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REST API

The document outlines key aspects of REST API implementation, including supported HTTP methods, resource design, security measures, and file handling. It emphasizes the importance of proper documentation, error handling, and testing for effective API usage. Additionally, it details the structure of HTTP responses and various types of REST API parameters.

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REST API

The document outlines key aspects of REST API implementation, including supported HTTP methods, resource design, security measures, and file handling. It emphasizes the importance of proper documentation, error handling, and testing for effective API usage. Additionally, it details the structure of HTTP responses and various types of REST API parameters.

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REST API

10/04/24 2:56 PM

Which are the HTTP request methods that are supported by REST?
REST is compatible with a number of HTTP request methods, including GET, POST, PUT,
DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS, and others.

Important aspects of RESTful web services implementation


Mentioned below are some important aspects of implementing RESTful web services:
○ Resource Design: Identify and define the resources that are to be exposed through the API.
○ HTTP Status Codes: Return appropriate status codes to communicate the outcome of the requests.
○ Request and Response Formats: Determine standardized formats for data exchange, such as JSON or XML.
○ Uniform Interface: Follow principles like standard HTTP methods and hypermedia-driven navigation.
○ Authentication and Security: Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
○ Error Handling: Provide meaningful error messages and troubleshooting guidance.
○ Versioning: Consider strategies to manage API changes and ensure backward compatibility.
○ Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation to guide developers in using the API.
○ Testing and Monitoring: Thoroughly test the API and implement monitoring for performance and issues.
○ Scalability and Performance: Design for scalability and optimize performance factors like caching and data retrieval.

How do you keep REST APIs secure?


○ Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms.
○ Use HTTPS for secure communication.
○ Validate and sanitize user inputs to prevent vulnerabilities.
○ Apply rate-limiting to protect against abusive requests.
○ Set appropriate security headers in API responses.
○ Encrypt sensitive data and use strong hashing algorithms for passwords.
○ Implement logging and monitoring to detect suspicious activities.
○ Conduct regular security testing and assessments.
○ Follow secure coding practices throughout development.
○ Stay updated with the latest security practices and patch vulnerabilities promptly.

How can you implement file upload and download functionality in a rest api?
File upload and download functionality can be implemented in a Spring Boot application by configuring multipart file handling. By
using the MultipartFile object as a method parameter, Spring Boot automatically binds uploaded files to it.
For file download, you can return the file as a response with appropriate headers. Additionally, you can leverage storage services like
Amazon S3 or Azure Blob Storage for file storage and retrieval.

What are the main parts of an HTTP response?


The main parts of an HTTP response are the
○ HTTP version
○ Status line
○ HTTP Response Header
○ HTTP Response Body

Types of REST API Parameters


There are four different parts of parameters which are often documented in separate groups on the same page. They include:
Header parameters: These parameters are featured in the request header and are usually related to authorization.
Query parameters: These are separated from the hierarchy parameters by a question mark
Request body parameters: they are included in the request body and are used to send and receive data via the REST API.
Template/Path parameters: Set off within curly braces, path parameters are placed within the path of an endpoint just before the
query string, and they provide developers with an effective way to parameterize resources.
Matrix parameters: They come in between the resource path and Query parameters and are separated from the hierarchy parameters
by a semicolon.
Plain Parameters: These are parameters which are defined in a request and are easily accessible in ReadyAPI but are omitted when
the request is submitted.

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