API - translation, pronunciation and examples
API
интерфейс для обмена данными и вызова функций программ
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When to use API
API связывает наше приложение с сервером.
Через API передаются данные.
The API makes the app easier to build.
We tested the API before the release.
Этот API соединяет приложение с сервером.
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The API makes the app easier to build.
API делает приложение проще в разработке.
We tested the API before the release.
Мы протестировали API перед выпуском.
Similar words
интерфейс для обмена данными и вызова функций программ
The same term; the international abbreviation for an application programming interface.
A general word: it can mean any interface, not only a software one.
A more precise description of an API; it emphasizes interaction between programs.
A specific kind of API that follows the REST architecture.
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API synonyms
What's the difference between API / интерфейс / программный интерфейс / REST API / API-интерфейс
интерфейс для обмена данными и вызова функций программ
Die API verbindet unsere App mit dem Server.
API связывает наше приложение с сервером.
The same term; the international abbreviation for an application programming interface.
We use an API to exchange data between services.
Мы используем API для обмена данными между сервисами.
A general word: it can mean any interface, not only a software one.
This app has a simple interface.
У этого приложения простой интерфейс.
A more precise description of an API; it emphasizes interaction between programs.
The programming interface allows services to work together.
Программный интерфейс позволяет сервисам работать вместе.
A specific kind of API that follows the REST architecture.
Our server provides a REST API for the mobile app.
Наш сервер предоставляет REST API для мобильного приложения.
Almost the same as API; the word interface makes the meaning slightly more explicit.
The API interface helps integrate external services.
API-интерфейс помогает интегрировать внешние сервисы.
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How to pronounce API and what this word means
API. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce API
[ˌaˈpʲi]
API examples
Die API verbindet unsere App mit dem Server.
API transcription
[ˌaˈpʲi]
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API meaning: what does it mean?
интерфейс для обмена данными и вызова функций программ
API pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
API is pronounced as [ˌaˈpʲi]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
API definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die API verbindet unsere App mit dem Server. Translation: API связывает наше приложение с сервером.
Is API part of IT Interview vocabulary?
Yes, API can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is API part of Programming vocabulary?
Yes, API can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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