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Day 1: Introduction to APIs & REST Principles

Understand the fundamentals of APIs, the client-server model, and the core principles of RESTful architecture.

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Topics in this Chapter

1

What is an API?

Learn the definition of an API, its importance in modern software, and see a simple interaction.

2

Understanding REST Principles

Dive into the six guiding constraints of REST architecture, including statelessness and client-server separation.

3

HTTP Methods (Verbs)

Explore the standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and their semantic meaning in REST APIs.

4

Endpoints and URIs

Learn how to design clean, predictable, and hierarchical URIs for your API resources.

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