REST
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REST
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Also known as: RESTful API, Representational State Transfer
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
REST is an architectural style for networked APIs that typically uses standard HTTP methods on resource URLs and transfers representations such as JSON.
Real-World Example
A mobile app may GET /terms/firewall to fetch a glossary entry and POST /favorites to save it — a common REST pattern.
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