Definition
Representational State Transfer - an architectural style for building web services.
In Depth
REST APIs use HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to perform operations on resources identified by URLs.
Example Usage
Building a REST API to expose NetSuite data to a mobile application.
Business Context
REST APIs are the standard for modern integrations due to simplicity and scalability.
Related Terms
API Gateway
Single entry point that manages, secures, and routes API requests.
API Key
A unique identifier used to authenticate and authorize API requests, typically passed as a header or...
API Rate Limiting
Restricting the number of API requests a client can make in a given timeframe.
API Versioning
The practice of maintaining multiple versions of an API to allow gradual migration when breaking cha...
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing
A browser security mechanism that controls which domains can make requests to your API, preventing u...
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