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API architecture

API architectures define how APIs are structured and how they handle requests and responses. The most common architectures are:

  1. REST (Representational State Transfer): They Follow REST (Representational State Transfer) principles. They are commonly used and easy to understand.

    • Use standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
    • Stateless communication
    • Resources are accessed via URLs

  2. SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol): Use XML for communication, often used in enterprise environments.

    • Use XML for message format
    • Can work with different protocols (HTTP, SMTP, etc.)
    • More rigid structure compared to REST

  3. GraphQL: Allow clients to request only the data they need, improving efficiency.

    • Allow clients to request specific data
    • Single endpoint for all queries
    • Strongly typed schema

  4. Webhooks: Event-driven APIs that send data when a specific event occurs.

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Natech APIs are built using RESTful principles.