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Creative wooden letter illustration of 'API' on a dark wooden background, with annotations explaining its components: 'A' for Application, 'P' for Programming, and 'I' for Interface, demonstrating how APIs connect applications through programming interfaces

What is an API? A Clear Guide to Application Programming Interfaces

Modern applications need to communicate and share data constantly. APIs make this possible by serving as universal translators between different software systems. In this edition of Tech Terms Made Easy, we’ll explore how APIs work and why they’re essential in today’s digital world. What is an API? An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and tools that …

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Waving Goodbye to Stage 2, Welcoming Stage 3

Whew! Our go-getters just crushed the exacting but worthwhile stage 2 of the 11-month bootcamp, and we can tell they’re all beaming with pride. It is also a happy dance moment for the mentors and instructors who put in a lot of work motivating and inspiring participants.    Backtracking to Stage 1: Building from the Ground Up When we promised …

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