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 architectural style for the web that is discussed in the text?

What is the significance of the URI in designing a REST API?

What actions can you perform on a specific resource using REST API?

What are the different HTTP request methods mentioned for interacting with resources?

How is a resource represented in the context of REST API?