Programming Interface

A Programming Interface, often referred to as an API (Application Programming Interface), is a set of rules and tools that allows different software programs to communicate with each other. Think of it like a restaurant menu: it lists the dishes you can order (functions or services) and how to request them. When one program wants to use features from another (like retrieving data or sending information), it uses this interface to make those requests in a standard way. This helps developers create applications that can easily integrate with other services or software without needing to understand the underlying code.