What is a REST API: Four Words That Power the Internet

The Menu You Never Questioned You’ve probably walked into a restaurant hundreds of times without ever thinking about how it actually works. You sit down. A waiter appears. You point at something on the menu. Food arrives. Simple. Comfortable. Familiar. But what if I told you that this exact same system — this quiet, organized dance between you, the waiter, and the kitchen — is how almost every app on your phone communicates behind the scenes? Welcome to the world of REST APIs . The Problem With