RestServiceForThttpClient

RestServiceFor is a generic design pattern and potential library concept that provides a uniform, type-safe wrapper around RESTful endpoints for a specific resource type. It aims to reduce boilerplate by encapsulating common HTTP operations into a single interface bound to a resource model.

Core idea is to parameterize the service with a resource type T and configure a base URL. The service exposes standard CRUD methods such as list or getAll, getById, create, update, and delete. Each method maps to standard REST verbs and endpoints, with optional support for query parameters, headers, and authentication.

Implementation and usage: In client applications, RestServiceFor<T> is implemented as a class or function that can be instantiated with a configured HTTP client and base path. It may integrate with dependency injection, serialization, and error handling. In server-side contexts, it can be used as a caller to external REST services or as an internal abstraction for outgoing API calls.

Extensions: Custom actions, partial updates, bulk operations, pagination, and caching can be added. It can also support retry policies and circuit breakers.

Considerations: Overuse can hide API specifics and reduce transparency; it is most useful when multiple resources share similar endpoints or a stable API contract. It should be aligned with API design guidelines and typed against the domain model.

See also: REST, CRUD, HTTP methods, API client libraries, generic programming.