A set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with software applications, allowing different software programs to communicate with each other.
The developer used the API to integrate the new payment system into the existing e-commerce platform.
An interface or communication protocol between a client and a server intended to simplify the building of client-side software.
The mobile app relies on a robust API to fetch data from the server efficiently.
Active pharmaceutical ingredient; the biologically active component in a pharmaceutical drug product.
Regulatory agencies require disclosure of the API used in the medication.