Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot- Step 37 - RESTful Web Services - Best Practices

The video tutorial emphasizes best practices in RESTful service design, focusing on consumer-centric approaches, effective use of HTTP methods and response statuses, secure and readable URI design, proper resource naming conventions, and consistent handling of exceptions. It highlights the importance of understanding consumer needs, providing clear API documentation, and ensuring security in URIs. The tutorial also stresses the use of plurals and nouns in resource naming and offers guidance on managing exceptions consistently.

What is the first best practice to consider when designing Restful services?

Why is it important to think from the perspective of your customers when designing APIs?

What should you ensure regarding the documentation of your APIs?

How should you handle response statuses when a resource is not found?

What is the significance of using plural nouns in resource naming?