What is an API?

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An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate and interact with each other. It defines the methods and data formats that two software systems should use to exchange information, enabling them to share functionalities and resources. APIs can be used for various purposes, such as retrieving data from a remote server, integrating third-party services into an application, or enabling different software components to communicate with each other.