A software tool used in software programming that abstracts all the programming steps into a user interface for the developer. An application programming interface (API) is a software tool used in ...

The first half of this article introduced the big picture of programming with Java APIs–such as how Java APIs fit into application development, cloud and microservices architectures, and the role of ...

The application programming interface (API) is an unsung hero of the digital revolution. It provides the glue that sticks together diverse software components in order to create new user experiences.

Application programming interfaces (APIs) are the ties that bind our digital experiences. Upward of 83% of traffic and most data flows through APIs. That’s why in my previous articles, I discussed ...

APIs are often viewed as a panacea of opportunity—a must-do for innovation and competition. But this is only half of the story. While in most cases there are legitimate opportunities to be realized, ...

This article is published by AllBusiness.com, a partner of TIME. What are "APIs?" An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of protocol routines, and tools for building software. APIs allow ...