juniorAPI Design
What is Statelessness in REST?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
The server does not store any client context between requests; each request must contain all necessary info.
Deep explanation
API Design at the junior level focuses on standards and communication. The server does not store any client context between requests; each request must contain all necessary info. Following REST constraints ensures interoperability and ease of use.
Real-world example
A weather app fetching current temperature from a remote server.
Common mistakes
- Using GET for operations that modify data.
Follow-up questions
- What is a 201 status code?