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A REST API, or Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface, is an architectural style for designing networked applications. It utilizes HTTP requests to perform operations such as GET, PUT, POST, and DELETE on resources, which can be anything from database records to files ³⁴.

REST APIs are built on several key principles. They are stateless, meaning each request from a client must contain all the information needed to process it. The client-server architecture allows for independent evolution of both client and server. Responses from the server can be cacheable, and resources should be accessible through a uniform interface, typically using a single URL ³⁴.

In practice, a REST API acts as an intermediary between a client and a server, allowing them to communicate without needing to understand each other’s internal workings. This abstraction simplifies interactions and enables developers to build applications that can leverage the functionality of other services ².

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