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Website Vs Web API

The document compares websites and web APIs, highlighting that websites are designed for human interaction while web APIs facilitate communication between software applications. It also contrasts REST and SOAP, noting that REST is simpler and more modern compared to the complex and strict nature of SOAP. Additionally, it provides resources for practicing API testing and exercises to help users learn how to make GET and POST requests using tools like Postman.

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Website Vs Web API

The document compares websites and web APIs, highlighting that websites are designed for human interaction while web APIs facilitate communication between software applications. It also contrasts REST and SOAP, noting that REST is simpler and more modern compared to the complex and strict nature of SOAP. Additionally, it provides resources for practicing API testing and exercises to help users learn how to make GET and POST requests using tools like Postman.

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Website vs Web API / Web Service

Website = for people Web API = for software


Website Web API / Web Service
Imagine any online shop Website A Web API is what applications talk to
A website is what humans see Designed for programs
Designed for browsers Returns data (JSON / XML)
Returns HTML pages
Example: Example:
[Link] (you click, scroll, read) [Link] (apps fetch data silently)

What is a Web Service?


A Web Service is: A way for two systems to talk over the internet.
Using HTTP Without knowing each other’s internal code.
Example:
Java app → calls API → gets JSON → uses it

REST vs SOAP
SOAP - Complex REST - Simple
Legacy systems Modern apps
Old, Heavy, Strict Modern, Simple, Popular
Think of SOAP like: Think of REST like:
A government office form WhatsApp message
Very strict rules Simple request, quick response
Lots of envelopes and paperwork
Uses XML only Uses JSON mostly
Very strict structure Lightweight
Heavy & slow Easy to read
Harder for beginners Fast
Still used in banks / legacy systems Used everywhere (mobile, web, cloud)
What is WebAPI testing tools?
Postman/SOAP UI/Insomnia/Hoppscotch/HTTPie is:
Used to test APIs without writing code
Why we use Postman?
Send GET / POST / PUT / DELETE
See response instantly
Debug APIs before coding
Simple explanation:
“Before writing Java code, we first check if the API is alive using Postman.”

Free Public APIs for Practice (SAFE + NO LOGIN)


Beginner Friendly APIs
[Link]
Best for (Create, Read, Update, Delete) CRUD practice
[Link]
(Login, users, pagination)
[Link]
(Products, carts, users)
[Link]
(List of free APIs)
[Link]
(E-commerce simulation)
Slightly Advanced
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Practice Exercises
Exercise 1 – GET Request Goal: Fetch users
API: [Link]
Task: Call in Postman
Identify:
Id, name, email
Exercise 2 – POST Request Goal: Create user
API: [Link]
Method: POST
Body (JSON):
{
"title": "Java Student",
"body": "Learning REST API",
"userId": 1
}
Explain: Server accepts data and responds back.
Exercise 3 – Java Side
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Summary
REST APIs allow Java applications to talk to other systems using simple HTTP calls and JSON.

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