11.2 - Introduction to REST APIs
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Practice Questions
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What does REST stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what REST API means in full form.
List the common HTTP methods used in REST.
💡 Hint: These methods are often used to interact with resources.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does REST stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the key components of the phrase.
Which HTTP method is used to delete a resource?
💡 Hint: Remember which method removes data.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an API structure using REST principles for a simple task manager with resources for tasks, users, and comments.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationships between resources.
Discuss how a change from REST to GraphQL might affect the way APIs are consumed and developed.
💡 Hint: Think about data-fetching patterns.
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