REST APIs Explained in 30 secs #javascript #python #web #coding #programming

Short Summary

The video discusses a brief overview of REST API, explaining its foundational concepts and how it facilitates communication between web applications and servers.

Key Points

  • REST stands for Representational State Transfer.
  • It is the most common method for web applications to communicate with servers.
  • APIs are organized around unique URIs representing various resources.
  • Interactions with resources are performed using HTTP methods:
    • POST: to create
    • GET: to read
    • PUT: to update
    • DELETE: to remove
  • Responses include HTTP status codes, such as:
    • 200: for success
    • 400: for client errors
    • 500: for server errors
  • APIs should be designed for easy scaling.
  • Versioning is important for maintaining backward compatibility.

Youtube Channel: ByteByteGo
Video Published: 2024-09-16T15:30:14+00:00

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