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What Is an API?

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) provide well-defined methods for computer systems to exchange data and connect. This Lexicon explains how APIs enable developers to easily integrate between applications and build systems by linking services.

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APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) provide well-defined methods for computer systems to exchange data and connect. This Lexicon explains how APIs enable developers to easily integrate between applications and build systems by linking services.

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Hampton Paulk - Pluralsight course - What Is an API?
Hampton Paulk

25+ years building, breaking, and fixing systems. Hampton makes complex tech accessible by meeting learners where they are—from fundamentals to advanced topics, always with practical clarity.

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