API

An Application Programming Interface (API) is a set of protocols, tools, and definitions for building software and applications. It specifies how software components should interact, allowing different programs to communicate with each other. APIs are used to enable the integration of new features, data sharing, and interaction between different software systems. They play a crucial role in modern software development by simplifying the programming process and enabling seamless connectivity between different services and platforms. Common uses of APIs include connecting web applications to databases, enabling communication between software products, and facilitating third-party service integrations.

More Glossary Terms

Authorized Applications

Authorized applications are software programs that have received permission to access certain data or functionalities.

Asynchronous

Asynchronous refers to processes that do not occur at the same time or are not synchronized.

ASCII

ASCII, or American Standard Code for Information Interchange, is a character encoding standard for text files.

Array

An array is a data structure that stores a collection of items, typically of the same type, at contiguous memory locations.

Application Context

Application context refers to the environment or state in which a software application runs.

API

An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.

Algorithm

An algorithm is a set of instructions designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem.

A Tag

The 'a' tag is an HTML element used for creating hyperlinks to other web pages or locations within the same page.

Affiliate

An affiliate is an individual or company that promotes products or services for a commission.

Amazon Fba

Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) is a service where Amazon stores, picks, packs, and ships products on behalf of sellers.