REST

Computer Science Concepts

REST, or Representational State Transfer, is a software architectural style created in 2000 to guide development of the World Wide Web. It defines six constraints for an ideal distributed, Internet-scale hypermedia system, including client/server, statelessness, caching, a uniform interface, layered systems, and code on demand. These constraints seek properties such as modularity, scalability, lower latency, security, and compatibility with legacy systems.

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Full name: Representational State Transfer
Created: 2000
Purpose of constraints: Modularity, scalability, latency reduction, security, and legacy compatibility

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Article: REST (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q749568
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