TAPI, which stands for Telephony Application Programming Interface, is a set of software libraries or programming interfaces that allows developers to create applications that can interact with telephone systems or telephony services. It provides a standard protocol or framework for developers to access and control telephony functions or features through computer systems.
The TAPI interface enables integration between computers and telecommunication systems, such as private branch exchange (PBX) systems, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems, or traditional telephone networks. It provides a way for software applications to interact with voice services, including making and receiving phone calls, accessing call logs or history, forwarding calls, managing call features, and more.
Developers can utilize TAPI to build a wide range of telephony applications, including computer-based telephony systems, interactive voice response (IVR) systems, call center software, voice communication applications, and telephony-enabled business applications.
TAPI supports various programming languages, such as C++, C#, and Java, and operates on various operating systems, including Windows.
By providing a standardized interface, TAPI simplifies the development and integration of telephony applications, allowing developers to focus on creating innovative and efficient communication solutions. It offers a versatile and flexible platform for leveraging telephony capabilities in software applications.
