Application Programming Interfaces (API) is used in cloud computing

environment for accessing many services. APIs are very easy to use. They

provide a quick option to create different set of applications in cloud

environment.

An API provides a simple interface that can be used in multiple scenarios.

There are different types of clients for cloud computing APIs. It is easier to

serve different needs of multiple clients with APIs in cloud computing

environment.

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