Developers use application programming interfaces to hide complexity, organize code, design reusable components, and connect different systems, applications, or services. The term API stands for ...

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An application programming interface (API) is software that acts as an intermediary between two programs. APIs make it easy for apps to exchange information, data, pictures, and more. APIs also let ...

Low-level Modbus commands are hidden from normal use. Features of the MAQ20 Python API include system communication — to MAQ20 systems from a host PC over Ethernet; configuration — auto-read and local ...

This article illustrates how to program using the new features of the Java Message Service (JMS) 1.1 API. The new features in JMS 1.1 are demonstrated through a sample application. JMS 1.1 is the ...

ALSA stands for the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture. It consists of a set of kernel drivers, an application programming interface (API) library and utility programs for supporting sound under Linux.

Managers of brick-and-mortar retail stores make sure to lock the doors and arm the security system before heading home for the night. For organizations doing business online, that’s not so easy. The ...