REST API
REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for web services where clients communicate with servers through standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.
Why It Matters
REST APIs are the standard for web and mobile apps to communicate with backend servers, making them essential for modern application development.
When to Use This
- Mobile apps fetching data from Laravel backends
- Vue.js SPAs connecting to API servers
- Third-party integrations accessing your platform
- Microservices communication
Examples
- GET /api/users returns list of users as JSON
- POST /api/orders creates a new order in the database
- Mobile app login via POST /api/auth/login