API stands for 'application programming interface,' and it's a framework that allows programs to communicate and connect with each other.
Just as top executives at Twitter have announced their resignations, Elon Musk informs employees that they must return to the office for a minimum of 40 hours a week.The social media platform has announced it will eliminate free API access for third-party developers. While the concept of an "API restriction" may not sound dramatic, this latest change has users once again worried about Twitter's future.
Many of Twitter's users are not happy about the change, as they say it will fundamentally alter the platform's culture.API stands for "application programming interface," and it's a framework that allows programs to communicate and connect with each other. In the case of a platform like Twitter, or Facebook or YouTube, this means developers outside the company can create programs that connect with the main product.
While accounts that tweet "Lord of the Rings" quotes or make site navigation easier aren't necessarily the backbone of the platform, users argue they contribute to the social experience that's become a part of every day life.
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