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RESTful API Best Practices
Use query string to filter resource collections
Never use CRUD function names in URIs
Do not use underscores in URIs
Do not use file extensions in API endpoint URIs
Use lowercase letters in URIs
Do not use forward trailing slash in URLs
Use the right terminology
Use consistent patterns across all API endpoints
Do not return plain text
Use SSL to protect your data during transfer
Your API should be stateless
Do not use session in your RESTful API endpoints
Do not trust the input parameters
Use correct HTTP status codes
Use HTTP headers for content negotiation
Use sub-resources for relations
GET should never change the state
Use plural nouns
Use correct HTTP methods
Use nouns, not verbs
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