REST architectural style

REST, or Representational State Transfer, is an architectural style used for designing web services. It relies on standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE to perform operations on resources, which are typically represented in formats like JSON or XML. REST is stateless, meaning each request from a client to a server must contain all necessary information, and the server does not store client context. This simplicity allows for scalability and flexibility, making it easier for different applications to communicate and function together over the internet.