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Old Aug 27th, 2005, 5:36 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by grumpy
A library is not part of an API; the reverse is closer to being true. The API (Application Programmers Interface) is the specification of how applications can use the library.
so they aren't really similar but closely tied? An API is rules on how to use a library? Does that mean it is another layer between the library and program so the program is more modular and if it need to be ported to use a new library you just have to alter the API? thanks for your quick replies.
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