API (Application Programming Interface)

API stands for Application Programming Interface. It is a set of rules and programs that allows various software programs to interact and share data with each other. It technically acts as a bridge between two software programs. Leveraging APIs, software programs can access and share data, features, and capabilities with another program efficiently and securely. APIs play a crucial role in building software applications as they help developers use features and capabilities from other programs without them having to develop the features again from scratch.