Best of REST APIApril 2025

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    RapidMCP - Convert your REST API into an MCP Server in minutes!

    RapidMCP allows the conversion of REST API specifications into MCP servers in minutes without any coding. It aims to streamline the process of making APIs MCP-ready, including considerations for OpenAPI Swagger spec and authentication.

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    Learn REST API Principles by Building an Express App

    Learn the core principles of REST architecture by building a simple Express app. The guide covers setting up an Express server, defining RESTful routes for CRUD operations, using middleware for input validation, and best practices to avoid when designing APIs. By the end, you will understand how to make APIs that are scalable, predictable, and easy to work with.

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    gRPC API Gateway: Bridging the Gap Between REST and gRPC

    gRPC API Gateway facilitates the exposure of REST API endpoints for gRPC servers by providing enhanced configuration flexibility, modern OpenAPI support, comprehensive documentation, robust error handling, and extended streaming support. It improves upon the original gRPC Gateway with features like HTTP/JSON to gRPC translation, extensive control over API behavior, optimized OpenAPI 3.1 specifications, and seamless integration with contemporary API tools.