APIs

Definitions

A set of protocols and tools that allow different software applications to communicate and exchange data with each other.

A software intermediary that enables two applications to interact by defining the methods and data formats they can use to request and receive information.

Examples

Modern web applications rely heavily on third-party APIs to fetch real-time data.

The developers spent the entire week documenting their new RESTful APIs for the public.

Integrating external payment APIs allows our platform to process transactions securely.

Synonyms

interfaces endpoints connectors gateways protocols hooks integration points

Antonyms

monoliths closed systems isolated modules manual processes hardcoded links proprietary silos disconnected components