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What is different between REST API and RESTful API?

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REST (Representation State Transfer) API:  It is basically an architectural style that makes PRODUCTIVE USE of existing technology and protocols of the web. It is a SET of rules that developers need to follow when they develop their API or services that are scalable. It is used with HTTP protocol using its verbs such as GET, DELETE, POST, PUT. 
RESTful API: It is simply referred to as web services executing such as architecture.  

REST APIRESTful API
REST is an architectural pattern used for creating web services.RESTful API is used to implement that pattern.
The data format of REST is based on HTTP.The data format of RESTful is based on JSON, HTTP, and Text.
Working of URL is based on request and response.Working of RESTful is based on REST applications.
It is more user-friendly and highly adaptable to all business enterprises and IT.It is too flexible.
It is required to develop APIs that allow interaction among CLIENTS and servers.It simply follows REST infrastructure that PROVIDES interoperability among different systems on the whole network.


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