👉 An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and protocols used to exchange data between software applications. An "API" is not an actual object, but rather a collection of methods and functions that can be called on behalf of another program or system. The term "apiocrite" refers to something that does not follow the conventions of proper syntax, spelling, or grammar in written communication. It often occurs when someone uses language that lacks a clear standard for correct usage, such as using