REST API Explained Using Python
In today’s digital world, applications don’t work alone—they communicate with each other 🌐 👉 Ever wondered how: A mobile app fetches data from a server? A website loads dynamic content instantly? That’s where REST APIs come into play 🚀 Let’s understand REST APIs clearly and how to build one using Python. 🔹 The Reality: Why Beginners Struggle Many beginners feel confused because: API concepts seem abstract ❌ Too many terms (GET, POST, JSON) ❌ No hands-on examples ❌ 👉 Result: Difficulty building real-world applications Weak backend understanding 🔹 What is a REST API? REST (Representational State Transfer) API is a way for systems to communicate over HTTP . 👉 It allows: Client (frontend) Server (backend) …to exchange data easily 💡 🔹 Key Concepts of REST API 🔸 1. HTTP Methods GET → Retrieve data 📥 POST → Send data 📤 PUT → Update data 🔄 DELETE → Remove data ❌ 🔸 2. JSON Format Data is usually sent in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) : { "name": "Tharun...