Which two characteristics apply to REST API calls?
REST APIs are stateless, meaning each request from a client must contain all the information needed to process it, and the server does not retain session state between requests. REST APIs are also typically implemented over HTTP, using standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to perform operations on resources identified by URIs. REST responses are generally cacheable (not non-cacheable), can be secured with encryption such as HTTPS/TLS (not inherently unencrypted), and parameters are usually passed in the URL or request body rather than solely in headers.
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