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7.5.2. API Characteristics
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|
| Stateless | Each request is independent |
| Resource-based | URLs represent resources |
| HTTP-based | Uses standard web protocols |
| Multiple formats | JSON, XML for data encoding |
Authentication Types
| Type | Description |
|---|
| Basic | Username/password in header (encode Base64) |
| Token | API key or OAuth token |
| Certificate | Client certificate validation |