What is REST-based APIs?

REST-based APIs (Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interfaces) are a widely used architectural style for designing networked applications. They rely on a stateless client-server communication protocol, typically HTTP. REST APIs use standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH) to access and manipulate resources, identified by URLs. They are commonly used for building web services, mobile apps, and integrating different systems, enabling data exchange in a standardized and scalable manner.