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An application programming interface defines how software components interact.
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A client constructs a request according to the contract; routing selects an operation; the server validates identity and input, performs domain work, and returns a documented response.
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Contract tests, schema validation, generated documentation, mock servers, client SDKs, and integration tests verify whether implementation matches the published interface.