REST
REST (REpresentational State Transfer), or RESTful API design, is an architectural style for developing web services. Designed to take advantage of existing protocols, it utilizes HTTP without the need for libraries or additional software to be installed. Since data is not tied to methods and resources, REST can handle multiple types of calls and return a variety of data formats providing an important layer of flexibility. Web services that conform to the REST style are called RESTful Web services (RWS) and provide interoperability between computer systems. REST API designs provide the freedom and flexibility to build an API that meets the needs of the provider while also meeting diverse customer needs.
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