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REST API

A REST API is a way for software to talk to other software over the web using standard HTTP requests, letting developers read and change data in a service programmatically.

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  • Also called: RESTful API, API

Definition

What is REST API?

A REST API is a way for software to talk to other software over the web using standard HTTP requests, letting developers read and change data in a service programmatically.

REST (Representational State Transfer) is a common style for web APIs. Resources like tasks or contacts have URLs, and standard HTTP methods - GET to read, POST to create, PUT or PATCH to update, DELETE to remove - act on them.

A REST API turns a product into a platform. Developers can build integrations, sync data, and automate workflows against it, extending the software far beyond its own interface.

Atlas offers a REST API plus webhooks so teams can connect the tools they keep, build custom integrations, and move data in and out of the workspace.

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FAQ

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What does REST stand for?
REST stands for Representational State Transfer, an architectural style for web APIs that uses standard HTTP methods to act on resources identified by URLs.
What is a REST API used for?
A REST API lets developers read and change a service's data programmatically, enabling integrations, data sync, and automation beyond the product's own interface.

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