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Why APIs Matter
According to Wasantha Wickramasinghe, Senior Software Architect at IFS, APIs have long been a vital tool for programmers. They have enabled people to leverage existing functionality without reinventing the wheel, starting from basic programs like the "Hello World!" example that uses the Standard Output API to display text on a monitor without delving into hardware intricacies.
Wikipedia defines an Application Programming Interface (API) as a software interface that establishes a connection between computers or computer programs. Unlike a user interface (UI), which facilitates interaction between a computer and a person, an API facilitates communication between computers or software components. By eliminating the "User" factor, APIs offer significant potential for automation, accuracy, and reusability.
Read the full article from IFS here.
