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  1. What is REST?: REST API Tutorial

    Apr 1, 2025 · A RESTful API looks like hypertext. Every addressable unit of information carries an address, either explicitly (e.g., link and id attributes) or implicitly (e.g., derived from the media type …

  2. HTTP Methods - REST API Tutorial

    Nov 4, 2023 · REST guidelines suggest using a specific HTTP method on a particular type of call made to the server i.e. GET, POST, PUT or DELETE.

  3. How to Design a REST API - Step by Step Guide

    Nov 6, 2023 · This tutorial will teach us to design REST APIs for a network-based application. Please note that the takeaway from this whole exercise is learning how to apply REST principles in the …

  4. REST Architectural Constraints - REST API Tutorial

    Nov 19, 2024 · REST defines 6 architectural constraints which make any web service - a truly RESTful API i.e. Uniform interface, Client–server, Stateless, Cacheable, Layered system, Code on demand …

  5. Difference between PUT and POST in REST API

    Nov 6, 2023 · Understanding the distinctions between HTTP PUT and POST and their respective use cases is pivotal to creating well-designed REST APIs. By following the suggestions discussed above, …

  6. REST API Best Practices

    Oct 22, 2024 · REST API design best practices guide us in building APIs that are scalable, efficient, secure, and easy to use. Following these practices will ensure that your API can meet consumers’ …

  7. REST vs. SOAP: The Differences - REST API Tutorial

    Nov 6, 2023 · REST is primarily used over HTTP and it makes use of HTTP GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and PATCH methods for different CRUD operations. SOAP also defines a binding to the …

  8. Richardson Maturity Model - REST API Tutorial

    Nov 5, 2023 · Richardson Maturity Model serves as a reference for assessing and improving the design of RESTful web services. It highlights the importance of URI design, HTTP methods, and HATEOAS …

  9. REST API Versioning: How to Version a REST API?

    Dec 26, 2024 · REST API versioning helps to iterate faster when the required, breaking or non-breaking, changes are identified. Learn to devise a strategy for API versioning.

  10. HTTP Status Codes - REST API Tutorial

    Aug 9, 2024 · The API responds with a 405 error to indicate that the client tried to use an HTTP method that the resource does not allow. For instance, a read-only resource could support only GET and …