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Mac Siri

Before I started web development, this analogy really helped me understand what APIs are.

APIs are messengers that take a request, tell the system the said request, and then return the system's response back to you. Just like how a waiter takes your food order, relays it to the kitchen, and then returns you the food.

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Aljohn De Guzman

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Ana Chiritescu

Hi! Wonderful analogy, keep them coming! :)