difference between a native APIs and cross platform APIs

hi,guys!
if someone can tell can tell me the difference between a native APIs and cross platform APIs.and i want to know the difference between Java and STL styled APIs.thanks!

Native API : OS specific
cross-platform: can be built for different platforms

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Originally Posted by ahmdsd_ostora

Native API : OS specific
cross-platform: can be built for different platforms

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thank you!