How does REST API work?

API - Application Programming Interface. REST API - Representational State Transfer API. SERVER: the place has the resources. Client call (API call) -> Server - Data back over HTTP protocol. API Key - interface to identify its user, developer or calling program to a website, which is normally used to assist in tracking and controlling how the interface is being utilized.

Four API Call Types:

• Post: Create

• Get: Read

• Put: Update

• Delete: Delete

Example: OpenFEC https://api.open.fec.gov/developers/

Compose the API Call through https protocol:

/Resource/ {Required parameter} (Optional parameter) API Key

Example: OpenFec https://api.open.fec.gov/developers/