Abused Url Quote by Julia Elman
““The term REST is often abused to describe any URL that returns JSON instead of HTML. What””
About This Quote
Source Talk: Web Development Conference, 2020
The term “REST” is misused when any JSON‑returning URL is labeled as such, diluting its architectural meaning.
In simple terms: REST is often over‑applied to any JSON API.
Key Takeaway
Use REST only for true stateless, resource‑oriented services.
Themes
software architecture
API design
terminology
clarity
Mood
technical
educational
Type
instructional
practical
When to use this quote
- building APIs
- tech documentation
- code reviews
- education
Key Concepts
RESTful principles
HTTP methods
resource modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you avoid calling an endpoint REST?
- How does precise terminology improve teamwork?
A Different Perspective
Mislabeling can cause design flaws.
