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Application Programming Interface
What is an API?
An Application Programming Interface (API) is a set of rules, protocols, and tools that allows different software applications or hardware components to communicate with each other. It defines the methods, data formats, and conventions that developers use to interact with a system, service, or device without needing to understand its internal implementation. In electronics and hardware engineering, APIs enable microcontrollers, sensors, and other devices to interface with software applications, allowing developers to control hardware functions through standardized commands and receive data in predictable formats.