COMPUTER SOFTWARE
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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An application programming interface (API) is ____
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the code the CPU recognizes to perform a procedure in an application
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the code to interface between an application and a peripheral like a printer
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the currently active part of an application
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the code to interface between an application and RAM
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: An API (Application Programming Interface) is a software intermediary that enables two applications to communicate with each other. It comprises a number of subroutine definitions, logs, and tools for creating application software.
Detailed explanation-2: -An Application Programming Interface (API) allows pieces of code to interact with one another. Developers use APIs to build their websites with specific features, like a Google Maps interface, instead of having to write code from scratch. Some may be open-source, while others charge a fee for implementation.
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