11.1. What is an API?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does API stand for?

   Hint

   Think about how applications interact.

2. 2.

   Name one HTTP method used in REST APIs.

   Hint

   Think about the actions we can perform.

3. 3.

   What does API stand for?

   Hint

   Remember how applications work together.

4. 4.

   Is REST API stateless?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how requests interact.

5. 5.

   You need to design a RESTful API for a bookstore. What HTTP methods would you implement for managing books, and briefly explain their purpose?

   Hint

   Think about the common library operations.

6. 6.

   In Postman, you sent a request and got a 404 status code. What does this imply, and what could you do next?

   Hint

   Consider the value of each piece in the address.