RESTful Web API Design with Node.js (Video 12)

The video tutorial covers the process of designing a RESTful API, starting with understanding the data and its representation. It explains how to define API specifications, perform acceptance and load tests, and maximize server utilization. The tutorial also discusses the importance of abstracting the data layer's complexity and choosing the right data representation. It concludes with defining API resources and implementing methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

What are the key components to consider when designing an API specification?

How does the API abstract the complexity of the data layer?

What representation should be chosen for the API, and why is it important?

What are the requirements for the sample application regarding user notes?

Explain the process of defining resources in an API.