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HATEOAS (Hypermedia as the Engine of Application State)

HATEOAS, or Hypermedia as the Engine of Application State, is a concept in web development that allows a user’s interactions with an application to be guided through links provided by the application itself. In this model, when you access a resource (like a website or an API), it offers links to related actions or information you can take next. This means the application dynamically tells you what you can do, making it easier for you to navigate and use without needing extensive prior knowledge or documentation. Essentially, it enhances user experiences by providing contextual guidance through web links.

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    HATEOAS, or Hypermedia As The Engine Of Application State, is a concept in web development that allows users to interact with an application through links and actions provided by the server. Instead of knowing specific URLs, a client (like a web browser) discovers available options by following hyperlinks in responses. This means that as a user navigates an application, the server can guide the user’s actions dynamically, ensuring they have the most current paths and resources available, similar to how we navigate web pages easily through links rather than memorizing them.