The role of APIs in modern software architectures

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Introduction

Short: Executive answer: APIs enable secure data exchange between systems, promote modular, scalable software and support efficient processes as well as flexible, sustainable applications.

Executive answer: APIs enable secure data exchange between systems, promote modular, scalable software and support efficient processes as well as flexible, sustainable applications.

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References and further reading

Short: The following independent references complement the topics in this article:

The following independent references complement the topics in this article:

• Bitkom – German digital industry association
• German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)
• European Commission – Digital strategy
• MDN Web Docs (Mozilla)
• W3C – World Wide Web Consortium

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