What Is an API | Vpedia - Empowering knowledge sharing

An Application Programming Interface (API) is a connection between computers or between computer programs, offering a service to other pieces of software. It's a type of software interface that allows different systems to communicate with each other, enabling the exchange of data, services, or functionality. With the rise of [[cloud-computing|cloud computing]] and [[microservices-architecture|microservices architecture]], APIs play a crucial role in the development of modern software, including [[web-development|web development]], [[mobile-apps|mobile apps]], and [[internet-of-things|IoT devices]].