11.6. Summary

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define API in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how software interacts.

2. 2.

   What does REST stand for?

   Hint

   It's an architectural style.

3. 3.

   What does API stand for?

   • Application Process Interface
   • Application Programming Interface
   • Application Programming Internal

   Hint

   It's a set of rules for programming interfaces.

4. 4.

   Is REST stateful or stateless?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if previous calls affect new ones.

5. 5.

   Design a multi-step workflow for sending a PUT request to update user information, including authentication if required.

   Hint

   What do you need to change in the existing data?

6. 6.

   Create a test case scenario for checking invalid input data sent to an API endpoint and explain the expected response.

   Hint

   What type of feedback should an API provide for incorrect inputs?