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

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Taking a RESTful approach to developing APIs makes integration easier as software developers can concentrate on resources as well as services.

Digital bonding is a mechanism for bridging enterprise boundaries by using application programming interfaces, says Forrester analyst David Mooter.