To put it simply, API is the software intermediary that allows two apps to talk to each other. The degree of technical complexity you should include in your explanation depends on the role to which you're applying. Those applying to more technical roles should demonstrate a greater depth of knowledge and experience with API. Keep your answer concise and confident.

"API is the software that allows two apps to talk to each other. So as a basic example, when you look up today's weather on the internet and instantly get an answer, that's an API at work. The search engine and details about today's forecast are able to communicate through an API. And in Stripe's case, the API facilitates payment processing. Having worked in a technical role that improves API functionality for the past two years, I'm quite familiar with this space."

"As a tech marketer, I have a basic understanding of APIs and how they work as well as other foundational concepts in this space. To put it simply, APIs provide the infrastructure of the internet. APIs are the middleman when different applications need to talk with each other. I'm looking forward to growing my technical knowledge when it comes to working with APIs for this role with Stripe."