Restful API
A RESTful API (Application Programming Interface) is a way for different software applications to communicate over the internet. It uses standard web protocols, such as HTTP, to send and receive requests for data. Imagine it as a waiter in a restaurant: you tell the waiter what you want, and they bring it to you from the kitchen. Similarly, a RESTful API lets your app request information from a server, which responds with the needed data. This allows developers to build applications that can easily access and share information with other services or applications.
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A RESTful API (Representational State Transfer) is a way for computers to communicate over the internet using standard web protocols. Think of it like a waiter taking your order at a restaurant. You, the client, request specific information or services from a server, which then delivers the response back to you in a structured format, like JSON or XML. RESTful APIs are designed to be simple and efficient, making it easy for different applications to talk to each other, share data, and perform actions, all while following a set of established rules and conventions.