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API is to kernel as Protocols is to Network server ?

Is it right to say that protocol plays the same role in networking context as API plays in context of kernel of a standalone computer? As both of them defines the way to access the intended services; over the network in case of “network server” and on standalone computer in case of “Standalone Computer”.
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No, of course not. PROTOCOL is a set of rules. If you want to develop something that should follow some protocol. such as if you want to create a NIC card which is compatible with TCP protocol than you must have to make sure it can handle all the TCP request

On the otherhand API means: Application program Interface. They are set of functions may be variables. If you want to develop windows application that print data into printer you can use Printing API, then you will be able to develop a simple document printer without less effort. Windows provide a huge library of API. Google also provide API for several purpose as well as Facebook.

Once again, using protocol a engineer or developer ensure compatibility on the otherhand using API is set of function which is already done you are just using them to make your life easier
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