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QWhat is the purpose of an application program interface (API) in the context of a database?

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  • A To store and manage data in the database ✔ ✖
  • B To facilitate external interaction with the database ✔ ✖
  • C To define data types and relationships in the database ✔ ✖
  • D To perform complex data queries and computations ✔ ✖
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An API in the context of a database provides a set of programming interfaces and functions that allow external applications to interact with the database.
It enables developers to perform operations such as querying, updating, and managing data in the database.

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