What Does API Stand For?
API stands for Application Programming Interface
An API (Application Programming Interface) is a way for different computer programs to talk to each other. It acts like a messenger that takes a request, tells another program what you want, and then brings back the response. APIs let software systems share data and functions without needing to know how the other system works inside. Example in plain terms: Imagine you’re using a weather app. That app doesn’t measure the weather itself—it uses an API to get the latest data from a weather service. The app asks the API, “What’s the temperature in Belfast?” and the API replies with the answer. APIs are used everywhere—from logging into websites using Google or Facebook, to pulling in maps, sending payments, or connecting mobile apps to servers. They’re important because they make it easy for developers to build software that works with other tools and services.
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Added on 27th April 2008 | Last edited on 21st April 2025 | Edit Acronym