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Think of a REST API like a waiter in a restaurant. You (an app) tell the waiter what you want (your request), and the waiter goes to the kitchen (the server) to get it for you. REST is just a set of ...

A core tenant of the RESTful API development doctrine is that a Uniform Resource Locator, as the name implies, should uniquely identify a resource on the server. Sadly, that simple concept is often ...

AI, or artificial intelligence, is technology that attempts to simulate human cognitive function. AI has made its way into the software development space in a number of ways. Visit the AI article list ...

In a very real way, APIs are technology’s bridges. And like bridges in the physical world, these digital bridges must be engineered carefully to function and last as intended. Designing an API that’s ...

While you were getting your coffee, Java application development changed–again. In a world driven by rapid change and innovation, it’s ironic that APIs are making a comeback. Like the coding ...

These free and free-tier services and open source utilities will have your APIs up and running in no time, and will keep them running smoothly. The rise of RESTful APIs has been met by a rise in tools ...