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# Chapter 15: Talking to Bitcoind
While working with Bitcoin Scripts, we hit the boundaries of what's possible with `bitcoin-cli`. Fortunately, there are other ways to access the Bitcoin network: programming APIs. Though some APIs will allow you to access _all_ of Bitcoin's functionality, we're going to start off with the simpler APIs that largely duplicate `bitcoin-cli` by accessing `bitcoind` through RPC, with a focus on a basic C library. Consider it a new way to do what you already know and a gateway to the larger world of working with APIs.
## Objectives for This Chapter
After working through this chapter, a developer will be able to:
* Decide Between Different Methods of Talking to Bitcoind
* Create Bitcoin Transactions by Talking Directly to Bitcoind
* Create Programs Based on Bitcoind Notifications
Supporting objectives include the ability to:
* Understand How RPC and Curl Interact
* Understand How to Use APIs
* Create a Foundation for Accessing Bitcoind
## Table of Contents
* [Section One: Accessing Bitcoind with C](15_1_Accessing_Bitcoind_with_C.md)
* [Section Two: Programming Bitcoind with C](15_2_Programming_Bitcoind_with_C.md)
* [Section Three: Receiving Bitcoind Notifications with C](15_3_Receiving_Bitcoind_Notifications_with_C.md)