Definition of API

An API is a set of definitions and protocols for building and integrating application software. API stands for application programming interface.

APIs let your product or service communicate with other products and services. This simplifies application development, saving time and cost.

Difference between SOAP API and REST API

SOAP stands for Simple Object Access Protocol. To standardize information exchange, this protocol specification ws developed. With SOAP, it becomes an easy task for applications running in different environment or written in different language to share information. APIs which are designed with SOAP use XML for their message format and receive requests through HTTP or SMTP.

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