What does API stand for?
AnswerApplication programming interface
An API is a defined way for one piece of software to request data or actions from another.
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The basics
What does JSON stand for?
AnswerJavaScript Object Notation
JSON is a lightweight text format for data, widely used in web APIs.
Going deeper
What does REST stand for in web APIs?
AnswerRepresentational State Transfer
REST is an architectural style for APIs built around resources and standard HTTP methods.
Which HTTP method is commonly used to create a new resource?
AnswerPOST
POST sends data to the server, often creating a new record.
What does HTTP status code 500 mean?
AnswerInternal Server Error
A 500 means something went wrong on the server while handling the request.
Expert level
What does HTTP status code 429 mean?
AnswerToo Many Requests
429 tells a client it has sent too many requests in a given time, as with API rate limits.
What is a webhook?
AnswerAn HTTP request a service sends to your URL when an event happens
Instead of you repeatedly asking for updates, a webhook pushes a notification when something occurs.
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