14 Questions
What is the main purpose of a RESTful API?
To access and use data through HTTP requests
What does the term 'REST' stand for in a RESTful API?
Representational State Transfer
Why is REST technology generally preferred over other similar technologies?
It uses less bandwidth, making it more suitable for efficient internet usage
In the context of web services development, what does an API for a website do?
Allows two software programs to communicate with each other
What can a RESTful API be built with, besides HTTP requests?
JavaScript or Python
How are APIs being used by cloud consumers?
To expose and organize access to web services
What does API stand for?
Application Programming Interface
What are the two components of application programming interfaces?
Technical specification and software interface
Which type of API allows a company to fully control API usage?
Private APIs
What is the common use case for partner APIs?
Software integration between two parties
What are the function calls in an API composed of?
Verbs and nouns
Which companies use RESTful APIs based on the given text?
Amazon, Google, LinkedIn, and Twitter
What is the purpose of a private API?
To improve organizational solutions and services
What does an API documentation provide?
All necessary information on how to work with the API and use the services it provides
Learn about the architectural style for an application program interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to access and use data, allowing operations like GET, PUT, POST, and DELETE. Understand how an API enables two software programs to communicate with each other.
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