HTTP foundations

4 lessons in the REST APIs course.

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• What Is REST?Understand REST as a style for designing HTTP APIs around resources.
• HTTP MethodsChoose GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE for the right kind of change.
• URLs and ResourcesDesign clear resource paths and nest relationships thoughtfully.
• Status CodesReturn meaningful HTTP status codes so clients can handle outcomes.