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An API refers to the code running on the server that handles a specific HTTP method and URL request (e.g., GET https://www.examples.org/customers/1).

Digging Deeper

Most developers already know that API means Application Programming Interface. There are many articles on the web that provide various levels of commentary on the subject, but in simple terms an API is a set of definitions, protocols, and tools for building software.

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