What is a RESTful web API?
A REST API (also known as RESTful API) is an application programming interface (API or web API) that conforms to the constraints of REST architectural style and allows for interaction with RESTful web services. REST stands for representational state transfer and was created by computer scientist Roy Fielding.
Can we create a site using REST API?
Create a modern site Using the following REST API you can create both Communication sites and Non-group associated Team Sites. To specify which type of site to create you use the WebTemplate attribute. Use one of the following templates to select which type of site to create: Communication Site: SITEPAGEPUBLISHING#0.
How do I add API to SharePoint?
SharePoint rest api send email
- Save this script as sendemail.js.
- Upload the script in sharepoint document / asserts library.
- Create a web part page add the content editor web part.
- Add the javascript in a content editor web part or script editor web part.
What is REST used for?
REST is a logical choice for building APIs that allow users to connect to, manage and interact with cloud services flexibly in a distributed environment. RESTful APIs are used by such sites as Amazon, Google, LinkedIn and Twitter.
How does REST API work in SharePoint online?
Before you start working around SharePoint REST API, you need to construct a RESTful HTTP request using the Open Data Protocol (OData) standard. Open Data Protocol (OData) is used along with REST to access many Cloud-based services. The HTTP request corresponds to the desired Client Object Model API.
How do I connect an external database to SharePoint Online?
The simplest way to get started with Business Data Connectivity Model is to:
- Run Microsoft SharePoint Designer.
- Connect to the destination site.
- Select External Content Types from the Navigation pane.
- Select External Content Type button from the External Content Types ribbon menu.
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