CLI和API之间的区别

1.命令行界面(CLI)：
CLI代表命令行输入/接口/解释器。以前，这是使用计算机终端与计算机进行交互的唯一方法。它需要更少的资源，简洁而强大。

2.应用程序编程接口(API)：
API代表应用程序编程接口。它是通信协议和子例程的集合，各种程序使用这些通信协议和子例程在它们之间进行通信。

CLI和API之间的区别：

S.No.	CLI	API
1.	A CLI is the text-driven command line used to access the operating system.	API helps the programmers with an efficient way to develop their software programs and to make program easier and simpler.
2.	It plays a vital role in the management of cloud computing.	It plays a vital role in terms of security.
3.	It takes input in the form of commands and it executes on the device.	It is an interface between the client and service.
4.	CLI is easier for humans.	API is easier for machines.
5.	Types of CLI – DOS (for Windows) and the bash shell (for Linux and OS X).	Types of API – WEB API, Local API, Program API.
6.	It consumes low memory.	It consumes more memory.
7.	CLI is known for quick one time changes and non-repeating tasks.	An API integration may be overkill.
8.	CLI is arguably better for ad hoc tasks.	APIs make it possible to make and connect applications in a machine-language sense.
9.	It is more human-readable.	It is less human-readable.
10.	It is less used.	It is more used.