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API Integration
Definition
A technical connection between two software products that allows them to share data and functionality automatically, without manual data transfer.
Why it matters
API integrations create stickiness (customers embedded in your tool are harder to churn) and expand your product's value by connecting to tools customers already use.
Example
A SaaS project management tool integrates with Slack, Google Drive, and Xero, meaning users never leave their existing workflow. This integration makes the tool essential.
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