An API (Application Programming Interface) is the complete set of rules, protocols, and tools that allow different software applications to communicate with each other. It defines what operations are possible, how requests should be made, and what responses look like.
An API endpoint, on the other hand, is a specific URL within an API where requests are sent and responses are received. Each endpoint represents a single function or resource—such as fetching users, creating an order, or updating data.
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An API (Application Programming Interface) is the complete set of rules, protocols, and tools that allow different software applications to communicate with each other. It defines what operations are possible, how requests should be made, and what responses look like.
An API endpoint, on the other hand, is a specific URL within an API where requests are sent and responses are received. Each endpoint represents a single function or resource—such as fetching users, creating an order, or updating data.
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