Description: The Functional API is designed to expose specific functionalities of an application, allowing developers to interact with its components efficiently and modularly. Unlike traditional APIs, which may focus more on data structure and object manipulation, the Functional API emphasizes function execution and data transformation through functional operations. This allows for greater flexibility and code reuse, facilitating the creation of complex applications by combining simple functions. The main features of the Functional API include the ability to compose functions, manage immutable states, and promote a declarative programming style. This API is particularly relevant in the context of various programming frameworks, where the goal is to optimize the performance and scalability of applications. By adopting a functional approach, developers can build software more intuitively and efficiently, leveraging the advantages of functional programming to enhance code readability and maintainability.