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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.
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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.