Application Programmers Interface (API)

An Application Programming Interface (API) is the means by which external programs interact with the DP, allowing them to access functionalities and exchange data.

APIs act as a bridge between different software components, enabling them to communicate and work together. They define the methods and data formats that a program can use to perform tasks and request services from the DP. APIs may provide services such as reading or writing data, executing scripts, and retrieving results of script execution. They are crucial for the interoperability of the DP system, as they allow different software systems to interact with the DP regardless of their internal implementations. This makes APIs a key factor in the scalability, extensibility, and integration capabilities of the DP system. In essence, APIs function as the "machine-friendly" UI for the DP system, enabling automated interactions.