Definition
Full definition of rest api
REST stands for Representational State Transfer. In practice it means: GET /users/123 to fetch a user, POST /users to create one, PUT /users/123 to update, DELETE /users/123 to remove. The structure is conventional, not enforced — some "REST" APIs bend the rules. Most no-code platforms (Tiny Command included) wrap REST APIs into typed actions so you don't hand-craft URLs.
In practice
REST API examples
GitHub REST API
GET https://api.github.com/repos/anthropics/claude/issues returns issues as JSON.
Used by
Apps that exemplify rest api
See rest api in action across real integrations.
FAQ
Common questions about rest api
REST vs GraphQL — which should I use?
For automation: REST. Most SaaS APIs are REST. GraphQL shines for client apps where you control the request shape; less common in workflow tooling.
What status codes mean what?
2xx = success. 4xx = your fault (bad request, unauthorized). 5xx = their fault. 429 = rate limited.
