REST API Fundamentals: Learn to Use GET, POST, PUT, & DELETE

Learn the fundamentals of REST APIs: what they are, how they work, and how to use them effectively. REST APIs are the most common APIs used across the web today. They use standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE to perform operations on resources. In this video, we share what REST APIs are and how to consume them. Using Postman and a mock customer API, you’ll learn how to: - Understand REST API principles and HTTP methods - Retrieve data with GET requests (with query parameters) - Create new records using POST - Update data with PUT - Delete resources using DELETE - Work with URL endpoints and request bodies This is your complete guide to consuming REST APIs with confidence, perfect for developers, testers, and anyone new to APIs. Try it out with Postman's public REST API workspace and practice hands-on! 🔗 Read the blog: https://blog.postman.com/rest-api-examples/?utm_campaign=global_growth_user_fy26q4_ytbftrad&utm_medium=social_sharing&utm_source=youtube&utm_content=23009 Get started with Postman: https://identity.getpostman.com/signup?utm_campaign=global_growth_user_fy26q4_ytbftrad&utm_medium=social_sharing&utm_source=youtube&utm_content=23009 📚 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:10 What is a REST API? 01:18 Using a GET Request 02:25 Using a POST request 03:11 Using a PUT request 04:00 Using a DELETE request #RESTAPI #Postman #API101 #WebDevelopment #HTTPTutorial