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REST API
An architectural style for building web services that use HTTP methods to perform operations on resources.
Why it matters
- Standard approach understood by most developers
- Works with any programming language or platform
- Stateless design enables horizontal scaling
When to use
- When building APIs for web or mobile applications
- When you need a simple, resource-based interface
- When caching and scalability are important
Common mistakes
- Using incorrect HTTP methods for operations
- Not implementing proper error handling and status codes
- Creating overly nested or inconsistent URL structures
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