👉 An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of protocols and APIs that enable communication between software applications. An "API" is essentially a standardized interface or protocol for a specific application to communicate with another application or system, enabling them to exchange data, resources, and functions in a way that can be easily understood and customized by both parties. In the context of APIs, an API "involves" two main types of entities: the "client" (the software application) and the "