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Question 1

Define API(Application Program Interface)

Answer 1

Allows software applications to communicate with each other

Question 2

Define Web Services

Answer 2

API’s where both pieces of software are connected through the internet

Question 3

Facts about REST

Answer 3

• Server requests only contain the specific information needed to make a response. Only hold onto client data when processing a request.
• Multi-layer structure, some components exchange data, while others distribute data streams
• Each architectural component in REST is built based on clear rules as well as uniform components. Each component can be addressed with a request to a certain URL, and the request should have all the information needed for the component to process correctly
• Whenever a server sends a response, it should already have instructions about which data should be cached and which should not be

Question 4

Define Postman

Answer 4

Tool that allows a tester to easily query and test API’s

Question 5

Define cURL

Answer 5

Piece of software for transferring data to and from a server using different protocols including HTTP and HTTPS

Question 6

Define Authentication

Answer 6

Process of verifying your identity when accessing digital resources

Question 7

Define Authorization

Answer 7

Occurs after Authentication seeing what permissions you have

Question 8

What are the types of Authorization?

Answer 8

1. No Authorization: no key(token) is needed.
2. Basic Authorization: Requires a username and password
3. Bearer Token: Requires a special key (token).
4. Inherit Auth from a parent: borrows permissions from a higher level