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A simple explanation of REST APIs and how they enable communication between applications.

What are REST APIs?

REST (Representational State Transfer) APIs allow applications to communicate over HTTP.

Key HTTP Methods in REST APIs

• GET: Retrieve data from a server.

• POST: Send new data to a server.

• PUT: Update existing data on a server.

• DELETE: Remove data from a server.

Example: Fetching Data with a REST API

A simple GET request to fetch user data:

GET /users HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com
Content-Type: application/json

Common HTTP methods include GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

Demystifying REST APIs