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API VS SDK

APIs vs SDKs in Questions and Answers

API and SDK are often mixed up, though they are different by their purpose, way of implementation, and composition. To decide on what to choose, let's make a clear understanding of the two.

Anton Dyachenko Last updated: 14 May 2019

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