REST API
Quick Definition
Architectural style for designing networked APIs
Full Definition
Representational State Transfer, an architectural style for designing networked APIs.
Examples
GET/POST/PUT/DELETE, resource-based URLs, stateless design
Related Terms
api
graphql
http
More Backend Terms
Rate Limiting
Controlling request frequency within a time period
JWT
Compact secure token for transmitting information
Server Sent Events
Server-to-client unidirectional real-time updates over HTTP
GraphQL
Query language for APIs requesting exactly needed data
Circuit Breaker
Pattern preventing cascading failures by halting failing requests
Caching
Storing frequently accessed data for improved performance