An API (Application Programming Interface) is a structured, standardized interface that allows two software systems to communicate with each other, exchange data, and trigger functionality. APIs define how systems send requests and how they return responses—enabling automation, integration, and interoperability across applications, platforms, and services.
APIs act as the “contract” between systems: one system requests data or actions, and the other system returns structured responses, typically in formats like JSON or XML.
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