REST API requests

REST (REpresentatonal State Transfer) is the idea of using HTTP protocol to view and manipulate resources. The REST API receives HTTP requests from clients and then queries the database for what it needs. After the REST API receives back what it needs from the database, the API sends back a JSON response to the requesting client.

The REST framework uses 'Unique Resource Locators' (URLs) to reference exposed entities. It also uses HTTP response codes to provide information on the state of the interaction.