API Glossary

There are many acronyms and definitions in the world of the API so we have put together a short list containing the most used terms...

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Endpoint - In API terms, the endpoint represents a web service as defined by the WADL - usually as a URL. In the context of a REST service endpoint, this would contain the GET, PUT, POST, HEAD and DELETE methods where appropriate.