What is Web API REST?

A Web API using REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for designing networked applications. It relies on a stateless, client-server communication protocol, typically HTTP. REST APIs expose resources (data) which are identified by URIs. Clients interact with these resources using standard HTTP methods like GET (retrieve), POST (create), PUT (update), and DELETE (remove). They are commonly used for building web services, mobile applications, and integrating different systems, providing a standardized way for applications to communicate and exchange data over the internet.