APIs for dummies: What is an API and how do APIs work? Ever wondered how your favorite apps and websites effortlessly share information with each other? That's where APIs come in! API stands for Application Programming Interface, but don't let that technical-sounding name scare you. Simply put, APIs are like bridges that allow different software systems to communicate and share data or features with each other. Think about it this way: when you use a weather app on your phone, that app doesn'...