This article explains the different components of a REST API by following a request from end to end. An API client is responsible for assembling and directing an API request to the API server. An API request to a REST API consists of an endpoint, method, parameters, request headers, and a request body. The API server handles authentication, validates input data, retrieves or manipulates data from a database, and returns the appropriate response to the client. An API response typically includes a status code, response headers, and a body. API status codes are used to provide information to the client about the outcome of the request and to help the client understand how to proceed. Response headers and bodies provide additional information and data about the response.

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