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Class 06 Reading: Protocols & REST

What does protocol mean?

A protocol is a set of rules that must be followed (like HTTP).

How does any web browser understand how to open any webpage?

Web browsers understand how to open webpages because all webpages are following the rules set by HTTP.

Name one thing a request object must have, and one thing a response object must have

Every request must have a method, and every response must have a status.

What is the difference between HTTP and REST?

HTTP is a protocol whose rules must be followed. REST is just a set of guidelines to others can use your api more easily but it is not enforced.

Why is REST important?

REST is important because it allows other developers to use your api more easily since it is structured in a familiar way.