What is HTTP?

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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is a set of rules that define how data is transferred between a client and server on the…

What is caching?

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This is a guest post written by Allen Helton, ecosystem engineer at Momento. “It’s probably a caching issue.” No matter how long…

What is XML?

XML, which stands for “Extensible Markup Language,” is a data exchange format that is readable by both humans and machines. XML uses…

What is PKCE?

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PKCE, which stands for “Proof of Key Code Exchange” and is pronounced “pixy,” is an extension of the OAuth 2.0 protocol that…

What is JSON?

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JSON, which stands for “JavaScript Object Notation,” is a lightweight, text-based data exchange format that both humans and machines can write and…

REST API interview questions

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API testing interview questions

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What is OpenAPI?

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OpenAPI, formerly known as Swagger, is an interoperable, machine-readable, and human-friendly specification format that is used to define HTTP APIs. It relies…

What are HTTP methods?

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OpenAPI vs. Swagger

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Swagger 2 and OpenAPI 3 are API specifications that describe RESTful HTTP APIs in YAML- or JSON-based documents that can be read…

What are HTTP headers?

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What Is a REST API? Examples, Uses, and Challenges

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