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How APIs Help Integrating Different Applications? Seamless Data Sharing: APIs allow different software applications to exchange data efficiently. For example, a payment gateway (like Stripe) can be integrated into an e-commerce platform through its API to handle payments securely. Interoperability: APIs enable different systems, even if they are built on different technologies or platforms, to work together. For example, an API allows a mobile app to retrieve data from a cloud-based server, regardless of the backend technology. Modularity and Scalability: APIs help break down complex systems into smaller services, allowing modular development. This makes it easier to scale, update, or replace parts of the system without affecting the whole. Third-Party Service Integration: APIs allow businesses to extend the functionality of their applications by integrating third-party services like social media, maps, weather forecasts, and more, without the need to build these services from scratch. Automation and Efficiency: APIs enable automation by allowing one system to trigger actions in another system without manual intervention. For instance, an inventory management system can automatically update stock levels on an e-commerce website through an API integration.

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