What is REST?

REST is an architectural style for networked applications in which resources are identified by URLs and manipulated through the standard HTTP methods, with each request carrying everything needed to process it.

3 tools that work with REST

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Developer Tools2

API Request BuilderBuild an HTTP request visually and get it as curl, fetch, axios, Python, Go or PHP code.HTTP Status Code ReferenceLook up what any HTTP status code means and when to use it.

Samples & Mock Data1

Sample API Response GeneratorGenerate realistic REST, JSON:API, GraphQL and error-envelope responses with pagination.

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