APIs are defined as which of the following?
APIs are defined as which of the following?
APIs are best defined as a set of routines, standards, protocols, and tools for building software applications that can interact with other software, including web-based applications. Option B is the most comprehensive description as it covers routines, standards, protocols, and tools, capturing the broad range of components that constitute an API.
UGH i hate this! APIs are NOT web specific at all! Clear that the CCSP is not written by developers. Communications between storage devices will use an API, kernels have APIs, IPC uses APIs, database comms use APIs. None of these have to use HTTP or any web technologies.
answer is C
sorry- B
B. A set of routines, standards, protocols, and tools for building software applications to access a web-based software application or tool
An Application Programming Interface (API) is a defined set of routines, standards, protocols, and tools that allow software applications to communicate with each other, particularly web-based applications. APIs enable programmatic interaction with services, databases, and other applications. Why B is Correct? Routines → Predefined sequences of operations that software can use. Standards → Ensure interoperability between different applications and platforms. Protocols → Define how API requests and responses are structured (e.g., REST, SOAP). Tools → Include software development kits (SDKs), libraries, and frameworks.