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How Software Talks to Other Software: APIs Explained for Humans

Software talks to other software to make your world work (just like humans do) using “APIs”. Here’s a simple explanation of what APIs are.

Dana Hooshmand
Sep 2, 2018 · 5 min read

“Why does everyone keep saying APIs are important?” you say. “I thought I knew what they were, but now I’m not so sure.”

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I write about intense language learning, skill development, and intentional culture shock at discoverdiscomfort.com

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