API, ASTM International, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), IOGP (International Association of Oil & Gas Producers), SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers), NACE (National Association of Cor

APIs are sets of rules that software programs use to communicate with each other smoothly. ASTM International, ISO, ASME, IOGP, SPE, and NACE are organizations that develop and publish standards—guidelines ensuring products, services, and practices are safe, reliable, and of good quality across industries. For example, ISO sets global standards for various fields, ASTM focuses on material testing, ASME develops codes for mechanical devices, IOGP and SPE serve the oil and gas industry, and NACE focuses on corrosion prevention. These standards help industries innovate safely and efficiently worldwide.