Mastering the Java API: Essential Tools for Every Developer

The Java API (Application Programming Interface) is a collection of pre-built classes, interfaces, and packages

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An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of functions, methods, or protocols

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allow different software components to communicate with each other

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It specifies the types of calls or requests that can be made, how to make them, the data formats, and conventions used

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In Java, an API typically refers to the library of pre-written code available for developers to use, which includes classes, interfaces, methods, and objects

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