RESTliknande

RESTliknande is a Swedish term that translates to "REST-like" in English. It describes an architectural style or approach for designing networked applications, particularly web services, that borrows principles from the Representational State Transfer (REST) architectural style but may not strictly adhere to all of its constraints. RESTliknande systems often emphasize the use of standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), resource-based URLs, and stateless communication. However, they might deviate from pure REST by incorporating features like RPC-style calls, overly complex state management, or non-standard response formats.

The appeal of a RESTliknande approach lies in its ability to leverage the benefits of REST, such as scalability, simplicity, and interoperability, while offering flexibility for developers to adapt to specific project needs or legacy systems. It's a common practice in the industry where strict adherence to REST principles might introduce unnecessary complexity or be impractical. For example, a system might use RESTliknande principles to expose its functionalities through a web interface, making it easier to integrate with other applications and services. The key differentiator from pure REST is the degree of adherence to the original REST constraints, such as the uniform interface and hypermedia as the engine of application state (HATEOAS).