Rest API Boilerplates & Starter Kits

A RESTful API follows the principles of REST architectural style. It uses standard HTTP methods for performing operations on resources, and it is stateless, meaning each request from a client to server must contain all the information needed to understand the request.

REST APIs commonly use token-based authentication like JWT (JSON Web Tokens) or OAuth 2.0 for securing access to resources. Upon successful authentication, the client receives a token to include in subsequent requests to prove its identity.

REST APIs often respond with data in formats like JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) or XML (eXtensible Markup Language). JSON has become the preferred format due to its simplicity, lightweight nature, and ease of parsing in web applications.

REST APIs should use appropriate HTTP status codes like 200 OK for successful responses, 404 Not Found for resource not found, 401 Unauthorized for authentication failures, and others to indicate the status of the response. Additionally, error details can be included in the response body for the client to handle.