Category: Networking & APIs
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What is a REST API?
A REST API, short for Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface, is one of the most widely used architectural styles for designing web services. It provides a set of rules and conventions that allow different software systems to communicate over the internet using the principles of REST. REST APIs make it easier for clients and…
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What is an API?
Introduction In the digital era, applications rarely work in isolation. Every mobile app, website, or enterprise system needs to communicate with other software to share data and provide seamless user experiences. This communication is made possible through something called an API, which stands for Application Programming Interface. At its core, an API is a bridge…