Java Programming for Complete Beginners - Java 16 - Step 06 - Understanding REST API - 10000 Feet Overview

The video tutorial provides an overview of REST API, explaining its architectural style and constraints. It covers the identification of URIs, the use of HTTP request methods like GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE, and the representation of resources using JSON. The tutorial also discusses designing REST APIs for specific needs, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right HTTP method for different actions on resources.

What is the primary purpose of a URI in a REST API?

• To identify a specific resource

• To perform actions on a resource

• To represent data in XML format

• To establish a connection with the server

Which HTTP method is typically used to retrieve information from a REST API?

• DELETE

• PUT

• POST

• GET

If you want to update an entire resource, which HTTP method should you use?

• GET

• PUT

• DELETE

• PATCH

What format is commonly used to represent resources in a REST API?

• CSV

• JSON

• XML

• HTML

In a REST API, what role does the server play?

• It consumes the API

• It provides the service

• It acts as a client

• It formats data in JSON