REST (Representational State Transfer)

What is REST?

REST is an architecture for web APIs based on the principles of the HTTP protocol. RESTful APIs enable communication between different systems by using standardized HTTP methods such as GET, POST, PUT and DELETE. REST is characterized by its simplicity and scalability and is often used for the development of modern web and mobile applications.

Advantages and areas of application

REST enables cross-platform communication and is easy to integrate into existing systems. It is used in numerous applications, including cloud services, e-commerce platforms and social media integrations. Benefits include low overhead, high flexibility and the ability to use different data types such as JSON or XML.