What are the advantages of REST architecture?

Advantages of REST architecture:

• Scalability: Thanks to the statelessness on the server, REST API is easier to scale horizontally by adding new servers without the need to synchronize session state.
• Flexibility: The client and server are loosely coupled, allowing them to evolve independently. Changes on one side do not require changes on the other, as long as the API contract is maintained.
• Portability: The client application can be implemented on any platform or technology capable of making HTTP requests.
• Reliability: The separation of client and server roles, as well as the lack of state on the server, makes the system more resilient to failures.
• Caching: REST supports caching at various levels (client, proxy, server), which improves performance and reduces server load.
• Uniform Interface: Using standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and URIs for resource identification makes the API predictable and easy to understand.
• Visualization and Debugging: Easy to test and debug using standard tools (browsers, curl, Postman).