a) a platform that offers a collection of apis (application programming interfaces) for developers to integrate various functionalities, such as payment processing, data analytics, or social media sharing, into their applications.
b) an online marketplace for buying and selling apis, connecting developers with api providers and offering a wide range of pre-built functionalities for application development.
c) an api management platform that provides tools and services for businesses to create, manage, and monitor their apis, ensuring efficient and secure integration with external systems.