API stands for “Application Programming Interface” and describes a set of defined rules, protocols and tools that allow different software applications or services to link and interact with each other.
They serve as an interface for the smooth exchange of data and functions between different applications or systems. No code needs to be rewritten, as an API provides the standard commands. This saves money and time and in turn enables better data exchange.
APIs are therefore important for modern software development and the development of cross-platform applications that can interact seamlessly with a variety of services and data sources.
