The article in question says the API is what makes twitter great. I would disagree since the content is what makes it great. Content made via the official twitt

The article in question says the API is what makes twitter great. I would disagree since the content is what makes it great. Content made via the official twitter app via a person. The use of API by bots, such as crypto bots and bots that like your posts in hopes of directing you to their profile, can lead to an inundation of DMs from bots. The API lets twitter's analytics tools and the ability to analyze user data in bulk can make it easier to extract valuable insights for advertisers. Additionally, while the integration of third-party apps may come with some trade-offs, it's exciting to see Twitter introducing new features after all these years. The third-party apps hindered twitters ability to add features and control the platform.