REST API
Definition
Representational State Transfer API - an architectural style for building web services that use HTTP methods to access and manipulate resources.
Overview
REST (Representational State Transfer) APIs are the most common type of web API, using standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE to perform operations on resources. REST APIs are stateless, meaning each request contains all information needed to process it. They typically return data in JSON format and use URLs to identify resources. REST APIs are favored for their simplicity, scalability, and compatibility with web technologies.
Why It Matters
REST APIs are the lingua franca of modern software integration. Organizations that fail to adopt standardized REST patterns end up with brittle, custom connections that break frequently and are expensive to maintain, slowing down every downstream initiative.
How New Odyssey Helps
New Odyssey's integration platform natively supports RESTful APIs with automatic authentication handling, rate-limit management, and schema validation—so your team connects systems without writing boilerplate code.
Related Terms
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The process of connecting software applications through their Application Programming Interfaces to enable data exchange and functionality sharing.
Webhook
An automated message sent from one application to another when a specific event occurs, enabling real-time notifications and event-driven integrations.
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