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REST API Fundamentals

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What is the primary purpose of a REST API?

To provide a standardized way for applications to interact with web services

What is the term for the principle that each HTTP request from a client to a server must contain all necessary information?

Statelessness

What type of objects or actions can resources in a REST API represent?

Data objects (like user profiles) or actions (like uploading a file)

What is the purpose of the GET method in a REST API?

To retrieve a resource representation Signup and view all the answers

What is the model used by REST APIs to function?

Client-server interaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DELETE method in a REST API?

To delete a resource Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key components of an HTTP request?

The resource it wants to access (using a URL) and the desired operation (using an HTTP method) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in an HTTP response, depending on the request type?

The requested data (for GET requests), a confirmation of creation (for POST requests), or a status code indicating success or failure Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of using HTTP communication in REST APIs?

Interoperability Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of the well-defined structure of HTTP requests and responses?

Simplicity Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of REST APIs in terms of data formats?

Flexibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using RESTful principles and HTTP methods in API development?

To create APIs that are versatile, interoperable, and easy to integrate into other applications Signup and view all the answers