What does the acronym 'API' stand for? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What does the acronym 'API' stand for?

A. Application Programming Interface

B. Advanced Programming Interface

C. Automated Program Interface

D. Application Program Interface

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

API stands for Application Programming Interface, a set of rules that allows software applications to communicate with each other.

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