Difference between interface and bdc

Hi All,
Can anybody please explain interface and BDC.
Thanks in advance

Hi
Interface is the one which is used to transfer data from SAP to Non SAP system or NON SAP to SAP system.
BAPI, IDOC are some of the interfaces.
BDC is used to upload data from Legacy to SAP system.
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Anji

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    BATINPUT/DIRECT INPUT
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  • Difference between interface pool and class pool

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