For Application Programming Interface (API) we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Computer Technology, Gaming, Technology and XML.

Application Programming Interface (Api) (Computer Technology)

A set of routines that application programs use to request and perform lower-level services. The operating system performs these lower-level services.

Application Programming Interface (Api) (Gaming)

A set of standard instruction that allow for video game programmers to work more efficiently by not having to recreate routine operations that may be common across many games. Some examples of APIs include Direct3D and OpenGL.

Application Programming Interface (Api) (Technology)

APIs allow you to program to a pre-constructed interface (the API) instead of programming a device or piece of software directly. This allows for faster development, since programming to a device's API is designed to be easier than programming to a device directly. APIs allow you to program without having intimate knowledge of the device or software that you are sending commands to. For example, the OpenGL API allows you to create 3D effects without actually knowing the innards of your video card.

Application Programming Interface (Api) (XML)

Describes the public interface or contract of a component.

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