REST - Representational State Transfer is a design style used for building web services that allows computers or systems to communicate over the internet.
Here’s a simple breakdown:
- Web-based communication: REST uses standard web protocols, like HTTP (the same system websites use), to send and receive data.
- Resources: In REST, everything is treated as a resource (e.g., a user, a product, or an order), and these resources can be accessed using unique URLs.
- Stateless: Each request in REST is independent, meaning the server doesn’t keep track of previous requests, making it simple and scalable.
Think of REST like a language that allows systems to ask each other for specific information over the internet, much like placing an order on a website. It’s widely used because it’s easy to understand and efficient.
