What is RESTful API development?

RESTful API development is an approach to designing and building APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that adhere to the principles of REST (Representational State Transfer). RESTful APIs use standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) to access and manipulate resources, which are identified by URLs. They are commonly used for building web services, mobile applications, and integrating different systems, emphasizing stateless communication, scalability, and ease of use.