Can you explain the use of APIs in cloud computing?

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APIs enable seamless communication between cloud services and applications, enhancing functionality and integration.

APIs allow developers to interact with cloud services programmatically, such as AWS SDK for accessing AWS resources.
They facilitate integration between different cloud services, like using Google Cloud Functions to trigger actions in Firebase.
APIs support automation by enabling scripts to manage cloud resources, such as using Azure CLI for resource deployment.
RESTful APIs are commonly used in cloud computing for their simplicity and scalability, like accessing data from AWS S3.
APIs enhance security by providing controlled access to cloud resources, such as OAuth for authenticating API requests.

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