General

API

Application Programming Interface - a set of protocols and tools for building software applications.

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Definition

Application Programming Interface - a set of protocols and tools for building software applications.

Examples

REST API
GraphQL API
Schema.org API

Related terms

REST
Representational State Transfer - an architectural style for designing networked applications.

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Metadata Ontology Vocabulary Namespace Property Type

Schema types

Person — Individual people
Organization — Companies and groups
Product — Items for sale
Event — Concerts and conferences
Article — Blog posts and news
Recipe — Cooking instructions

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