Express.js
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RESTful API Design
Definition
REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for designing networked applications. A RESTful API uses HTTP methods explicitly and uses noun-based, pluralized URIs (endpoints) to identify resources.
Explain Like I'm New
REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for designing networked applications.
Standard RESTful Endpoint Design (Resource: Users)
| Method | Endpoint | Action Performed |
|---|---|---|
| GET | `/users` | Retrieve a list of all users. |
| GET | `/users/:id` | Retrieve a specific single user by ID. |
| POST | `/users` | Create a brand new user. |
| PUT / PATCH | `/users/:id` | Update a specific existing user. |
| DELETE | `/users/:id` | Delete a specific user. |
Interview Questions
basic
- What is the primary purpose of RESTful API Design in Express.js?
- How do you initialize RESTful API Design?
intermediate
- How does RESTful API Design integrate with other middleware components?
- Can you explain a common use case for RESTful API Design?
advanced
- What are the performance implications of RESTful API Design in a high-traffic production application?
- How would you debug issues related to RESTful API Design?
trick
- Is it possible to achieve the same result as RESTful API Design without using Express?