Can anyone explain in detail API Hooks sugarCRM 7.*?

Hi Everyone,

I am new in sugarcrm7 I want to know the API Hooks in detail.


I have checked in sugardev guide but i can't understand properly.

Can anyone explain with proper example API Hooks.

I have refered this link : http://support.sugarcrm.com/Documentation/Sugar_Developer/Sugar_Developer_Guide_7.6/Logic_Hooks/API_Hooks/

Any guidance will be highly appreciable.

Thanks.