Editing API (Application Programming Interface) (section)

=Usage Types=
==Web APIs==
Web APIs, also known as '''HTTP APIs''' or '''REST APIs''', allow communication between different web services over the internet. They are commonly used to integrate third-party services into websites and applications, such as social media sharing, payment gateways, and mapping services.
==Library-based APIs==
'''Library-based APIs''' provide a set of functions that a programmer can use to interact with an operating system, a database, or other low-level software systems. These APIs are typically provided as libraries that can be included in a program's code.
==Object Remoting APIs==
'''Object Remoting APIs''' allow applications to interact with objects in other applications or services, as if they were local to the application. Examples of these include Java's RMI (Remote Method Invocation) and .NET's WCF (Windows Communication Foundation).
==Hardware APIs==
'''Hardware APIs''' provide a way for applications to interact with hardware devices. This can range from low-level interfaces to computer peripherals (such as printers or scanners), to high-level interfaces for complex devices like digital cameras or smartphones.
==Database APIs==
'''Database APIs''' provide an interface for applications to interact with databases. They allow programs to create, retrieve, update and delete data in a database. Examples include SQL for relational databases, and the MongoDB API for NoSQL databases.