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+# What is an Api?
+Basically you should know what is an API , before using it.
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+API stands for Application Programming Interface .It is a way which heklp you connect to some databases.
+The database can either be on a remote  server or at localhost.
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 # Apps Script and APIs
 
 Collection of apps scripts for connecting to apis. Originally a 2017 project but something I'll be adding more to.