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Hello everyone,

I am interested in programming using API's, but I do not seem to be able to grasp the concept of what exactly is an API and how do I use it? Is a API a kind of module?

For examples sake, let us assume we are speaking about the google API's. How do I harness the power of google maps/search or any other of their product, in my program?

For further information, I am currently using python, so if anyone knows any good tutorials with python and API's it'd be really helpful!

Thanks

Rachit

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API => Application Programming Interface

Basically it's just a library which gives you access to pre-made features. DirectX on windows is an API for 3D and 2D graphics as well as sound and controllers (game controllers).

For the Google API, check their docs ;)

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