What is REST API?
A standard way to design APIs that uses simple web addresses and common actions like GET (read) and POST (create)
Why It Matters
REST APIs are the most common type of API on the web, making it easier to find developers who can work with them and integrate with other services
Real-World Example
A weather app might call api.weather.com/forecast/melbourne to get the forecast for Melbourne
Related Terms
API
A way for different software applications to talk to each other and share data
Endpoint
A specific URL where your API receives requests and sends responses
GraphQL
An alternative to REST APIs that lets you request exactly the data you need in a single call
CRUD Operations
The four basic operations for managing data: Create, Read, Update, and Delete
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Related Terms
API
A way for different software applications to talk to each other and share data
GraphQL
An alternative to REST APIs that lets you request exactly the data you need in a single call
Endpoint
A specific URL where your API receives requests and sends responses
CRUD Operations
The four basic operations for managing data: Create, Read, Update, and Delete
Webhook
An automatic notification that one app sends to another when something happens
SDK
Software Development Kit - tools and libraries for working with a specific service or platform