What is RESTful API?
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What is the main purpose of a RESTful API?

  • To create new programming languages
  • To access and use data through HTTP requests (correct)
  • To encrypt and decrypt data types
  • To design graphics for web services
  • What does the term 'REST' stand for in a RESTful API?

  • Resourceful System Technique
  • Reactive Server Technology
  • Representational State Transfer (correct)
  • Responsive Enhancement Strategy Technique
  • Why is REST technology generally preferred over other similar technologies?

  • It has faster data processing speed
  • It uses less bandwidth, making it more suitable for efficient internet usage (correct)
  • It provides better security features than other technologies
  • It allows for more complex data structures
  • In the context of web services development, what does an API for a website do?

    <p>Allows two software programs to communicate with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a RESTful API be built with, besides HTTP requests?

    <p>JavaScript or Python</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are APIs being used by cloud consumers?

    <p>To expose and organize access to web services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does API stand for?

    <p>Application Programming Interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two components of application programming interfaces?

    <p>Technical specification and software interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of API allows a company to fully control API usage?

    <p>Private APIs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common use case for partner APIs?

    <p>Software integration between two parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the function calls in an API composed of?

    <p>Verbs and nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which companies use RESTful APIs based on the given text?

    <p>Amazon, Google, LinkedIn, and Twitter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a private API?

    <p>To improve organizational solutions and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an API documentation provide?

    <p>All necessary information on how to work with the API and use the services it provides</p> Signup and view all the answers

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