Roy Fielding (Computer Scientist)

Roy Fielding is a computer scientist best known for his work on software architecture, particularly in the development of REST (Representational State Transfer), a set of principles for designing networked applications. REST is fundamental to how web services communicate today, allowing systems to exchange data easily over the internet using standard protocols like HTTP. Fielding introduced these concepts in his 2000 doctoral dissertation, which has since influenced many modern web technologies. His contributions have made it easier for developers to create scalable and efficient web applications, shaping the way we interact with digital services.