• REST vs RESTLESS API

REST API:

REST stands for Representational State Transfer. It follows rules or principles like: Using standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.

Data is usually exchanged in JSON format. Each URL (endpoint) represents a specific resource, like /users or /products.

Stateless: The server does not remember the client’s previous requests.

RESTLESS API:

Does not strictly follow REST principles.

May not use standard HTTP methods or clear resource-based URLs.

Can still work but is less predictable and not standardized.