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API

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应用程序接口

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Also known as: Application Programming Interface, web API

Last updated June 12, 2026

Definition

An API (Application Programming Interface) defines how software components communicate. Web APIs often use HTTP to request and exchange data between systems.

Real-World Example

A weather app calls a weather service API to fetch today’s forecast instead of measuring weather itself.

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