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# Chapter 12: Talking to Bitcoind
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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.
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## Objectives for This Chapter
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After working through this chapter, a developer will be able to:
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* Decide Between Different Methods of Talking to Bitcoind
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* Create Bitcoin Transactions by Talking Directly to Bitcoind
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* Create Programs Based on Bitcoind Notifications
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Supporting objectives include the ability to:
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* Understand How RPC and Curl Interact
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* Understand How to Use APIs
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* Create a Foundation for Accessing Bitcoind
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## Table of Contents
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* [Section One: Accessing Bitcoind with Curl](12_1_Accessing_Bitcoind_with_Curl.md)
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* [Section Two: Accessing Bitcoind with C](12_2_Accessing_Bitcoind_with_C.md)
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* [Section Three: Programming Bitcoind with C](12_3_Programming_Bitcoind_with_C.md)
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* [Section Four: Receiving Bitcoind Notifications with C](12_4_Receiving_Bitcoind_Notifications_with_C.md)
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* [Section Five: Accessing Bitcoind with Other Languages](12_5_Accessing_Bitcoind_with_Other_Languages.md)
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