Programming
5 Tips for Better Caching in a REST API
The goal of caching is to avoid having to generate the same response twice. In this blog article we look at five techniques for caching in a RESTful api.
Tag: restful api
Programming
Understanding how to use REST API and HTTP
A REST API is a type of API that confirms to the RESTful constraints. REST is designed to take advantage of existing protocols like HTTP. HTTP Status Codes and HTTP Methods are the building blocks of building a good RESTful API.
Programming
What are REST API’s constraints?
REST or REpresentational State Transfer is an API architecture style that uses a uniform interface. For an API to be RESTful there are six rules that it needs to follow.
Programming
API Style Choices
APIs come in many different styles and types. Before running into a style we need to understand the different options and the trade offs that we are making.
Programming
Why you shouldn’t use GraphQL
GraphQL is gaining traction in the software development world because it offers an alternative to the traditional REST architecture. Here's why I don't think it's ready for common use.
Programming
5 Best Practices for Designing RESTful APIs
Over the years, I have been really blessed to work on a number of API developments and to be able to consume…
Programming
HTTP Status Codes Explained
As part of the HTTP protocol HTTP Status Codes are returned to allow software to easily identify what the problem is and what they should do in response.
Programming
What is An API
API is an acronym for Application Programming Interface. An API is a way for two applications to talk to one another. I…