Roy Thomas Fielding

Roy Thomas Fielding is a computer scientist who developed the REST (Representational State Transfer) architecture, a set of design principles for creating efficient, scalable web services. REST enables different software systems to communicate smoothly over the internet using standard methods like HTTP. Fielding’s work helps ensure that web applications are flexible, easy to maintain, and can interact seamlessly across different platforms. His contributions are foundational to how modern web services and APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are built, making online experiences faster and more reliable.