REST API
REST (Representational State Transfer) API is an architectural style for designing networked applications, using HTTP methods like POST, PUT, and DELETE to perform operations on resources. It enables communication between client and server systems over the web, typically using JSON or XML for data exchange. REST APIs are stateless, cacheable, and follow a uniform interface, making them scalable and widely adopted for web services.
Developers should learn REST API concepts, including POST (create), PUT (update/replace), and DELETE (remove), to build and integrate web services, microservices, and mobile backends. These HTTP methods are essential for CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations in applications like e-commerce platforms, social media apps, and IoT systems, ensuring efficient data management and interoperability across different technologies.