API stands for “Application Programming Interface.” An API is a specification of how one program can interact with another program.

In computer science, an API is often used to describe the interface that a library or operating system provides to applications. This interface defines the methods that the application can call, as well as the data that can be accessed or modified.

APIs can also be used to access web services. A web service is a collection of functions that can be accessed over the internet. By using an API, you can access the functions of a web service from …