BDFD (presumably an acronym, the meaning of which is unclear without further context)

variables

What are variables used for in BDFD? The variables in BDFD are useful for: 1. Save user data (example: points, levels, money in an economic system). 2. Store temporary information (example: answers in mini-games, surveys, or timers). 3. Configure preferences (example: bot language, assigned roles, command settings). 4. Counting events (example: number of times a user uses a command). Types of Variables in BDFD BDFD handles three main types of variables: • Temporary Variables (temp) → Only last while the command is running. • Server Variables → These are stored on the server and affect all users. • Global Variables (global) → These are saved at the bot level and function on all servers where the bot is present.

APIs

What are APIs and what are they used for? An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and tools that allow different programs or systems to communicate with each other. Basically, an API acts as a bridge that allows one application to request and obtain information from another system without needing to know its internal workings. ⸻ What are APIs used for? APIs have many functions; some of the most important are: ✅ Obtaining information from external services → For example, using the Discord API to obtain data from a server or a weather API to display the temperature in a bot. ✅ Automating tasks → How to make a bot automatically post on social media or how to make an accounting program record transactions. ✅ System integration → Allows different applications to work together, such as when a website uses Google Maps to display locations. ✅ Improve security → Many APIs allow data to be shared securely without exposing private information.