2.1 - What is a REST API?
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Practice Questions
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What does the GET method do in a REST API?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would 'get' information.
What code would you use to execute a POST request?
💡 Hint: Remember to specify the URL and the data format.
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What does the POST method do in a REST API?
💡 Hint: Think of posting something new!
True or False: REST APIs can only be accessed using the GET method.
💡 Hint: Remember the different functions APIs can perform.
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You have an API that returns user information. Describe how you would fetch data for a specific user and what you would check for in the response.
💡 Hint: Consider what URL structure you need to access that specific user's data.
Design a simple API that manages a list of books. Outline the methods and expected responses for retrieving, adding, updating, and deleting a book.
💡 Hint: Think about the flow of handling a book through each API method—what should happen to its data?
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