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Open API

Simple Definition for Beginners:

An open API, or open application programming interface, is a set of rules and protocols that allow different software applications to communicate with each other, and it is publicly available for anyone to use.

Common Use Example:

A travel app uses an open API from a weather service to display real-time weather information for various destinations directly within the app.

Technical Definition for Professionals:

An open API (Application Programming Interface), also known as a public API, is a publicly accessible interface that provides developers with programmatic access to a proprietary software application or web service. Open APIs are designed to be easily used and shared by external developers and users, promoting the creation of third-party applications and integrations. They follow REST (Representational State Transfer) or SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) protocols, providing endpoints for accessing various functionalities and data. Open APIs enable interoperability between different systems and enhance the functionality of applications by allowing developers to leverage existing services and data without having to build them from scratch.

Open API