A REST API (Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and conventions for building and interacting with web services. REST APIs utilize standard HTTP methods such as GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on resources, which are represented by URLs (Uniform Resource Locators). They are designed to be stateless, meaning each request from a client to the server must contain all the information needed to understand and process the request, without relying on stored context on the server. REST APIs are known for their simplicity, scalability, and performance, making them a popular choice for web services. They support various data formats, but JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is the most commonly used due to its readability and ease of use.
For more detailed information, you can visit the REST API tutorial or the Mozilla Developer Network (MDN) documentation.
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