Firms like Amazon and eBay use APIs to:
A)encourage other businesses to link to the firm's site and sell their products there.
B)enable programmers to create software solutions that incorporate their technology.
C)both of the above.

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Both A and B are correct. APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) provide a way for external developers to access a company's data and services in a controlled and secure manner. Amazon and eBay use APIs to enable other businesses to link to their sites and sell their products there. They also use APIs to allow developers to create software solutions that incorporate their technology, such as mobile apps and plugins for e-commerce platforms.

Firms Like Amazon and EBay Use APIs To