A REST API (Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface) is an API that adheres to the constraints of REST (Representational State Transfer) architecture, which was created by computer scientist Roy Fielding
. REST APIs are used to facilitate communication between different systems over the internet, and they are particularly useful for building web applications
. In Java, REST APIs can be built using various libraries, frameworks, and tools that simplify the development process and promote best practices
. Some popular options for building RESTful services in Java include the Spring portfolio and the Java HTTP client library
. To create a RESTful API in Java, developers need to consider the following aspects:
- Client-server architecture : REST APIs are built on a client-server architecture, with requests managed through HTTP
- Stateless communication : Each request is separate and does not rely on client information being stored between requests
- Cacheable data : REST APIs use cacheable data to streamline client-server interactions
- Uniform interface : Information is transferred in a standard form, requiring a consistent interface between components
Java provides a robust ecosystem for building RESTful APIs, with extensive documentation, community support, and third-party libraries available to developers
. These resources contribute to the overall productivity and efficiency of the development process.
