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| API Type | Feature-driven APIs (API for development) | Service APIs (API for extensions and add-ons) | Business-driven APIs (API as a product) |
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| Use Case | feature development | feature enhancements | integration with partner environments |
| Users | open edX developers | course teams, open edX vendor community | administrators, researchers |
| Clients | frontend and backend services | external services | external systems operated by partners |
| Support Lifecycle | 1 open edX named release | 2 years with a migration plan, if API changes | 5 2-3 years with a migration plan, if API changes |
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