API/OS Vocabulary

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Core concepts like REST, RPC, Resources, and Statelessness that form the foundation of API design.

21 terms

OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, and modern authentication mechanisms for securing your APIs.

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HTTP/2, HTTP/3, WebSockets, gRPC, and transport protocols powering modern APIs.

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Official specifications and RFC standards that define API protocols and formats.

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