API (Application Programming Interface) 1 min read Rate this explanation: A set of rules and protocols for building software Share this: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Tutorial API (Application Programming Interface) Tutorial Related Terms IDE (Integrated Development Environment) A software application that provides tools for writing and debugging code Program A set of instructions that a computer can execute Framework A structure that provides a foundation for building applications Procedure A set of instructions that performs a specific task Algorithms A set of step-by-step instructions for solving a specific problem or accomplishing a particular task Learn More Reference 1 Reference 2 Video