REST API Flashcards
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Q
What is the difference between API and REST API?
A
API: Any interface to interact between software
REST API: Web API following REST principles.
1. Uses standard HTTP methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
2. Stateless communication (each request is independent)
3. Uses URLs (endpoints) to represent resources
4. Supports multiple formats (JSON is most common)
5. Emphasizes a uniform interface, e.g. GET /users/123, POST /users
