REST API: From Principles to Considerations

Introduction In modern web development, Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs play a pivotal role. A well-designed REST API enables efficient communication between systems and greatly enhances developer productivity. In this article, we’ll cover everything from the fundamental concepts of REST to the 6 core principles, and delve into specific rules and best practices that you can apply when designing real-world APIs. REST Fundamentals REST is a software architectural style introduced by Roy Fielding in his 2000 doctoral dissertation. REST leverages existing web technologies and the HTTP protocol to define an architecture for distributed hypermedia systems. ...

July 20, 2024 · 4 min · 738 words · In-Jun Hwang