Technical
API
Also known as: application programming interface
Understanding the term
It allows a website to check stock in a point-of-sale system, send a quote to a CRM or display available appointment slots in a calendar.
Each connection adds a real cost, between €500 and €5,000, because it can fail and therefore needs thorough testing. Displaying information is inexpensive; exchanging data is costly.
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