REST APIs with Flask and Python - REST Principles

The video introduces REST principles, focusing on HTTP methods like GET and POST. It explains REST APIs as a way of thinking about web server interactions, emphasizing resource-based requests similar to object-oriented programming. The concept of statelessness is discussed, highlighting that each request is independent. Examples illustrate how servers handle requests without retaining state, using databases to verify data. Authentication is covered, showing how unique data is used to maintain user sessions. The video concludes with a preview of implementing a REST API.

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