Building Applications with the REST API Integration

REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural principle for building web services that uses HTTP methods such as GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE to access and manipulate resources identified by unique URIs. RESTful services are typically built using HTTP and return data in formats like JSON. They are lightweight, scalable, and easy to maintain. The example provided demonstrates how to build an application that displays attraction status and live/forecasted wait times from theme parks worldwide using the REST API provided by https://themeparks.wiki/. The application fetches data from a REST endpoint and displays it in a table, with additional details available via a slideout feature. Superblocks supports various authentication methods for connecting to REST APIs, including basic authentication, bearer token, API key, and OAuth2. It also allows for dynamic credential fetching and automatic management of tokens. For this example, the API is openly available, so no authentication is required. The application can be shared with individuals or groups via Superblocks' Share modal, which supports role-based access control. Audit logs help developers identify errors and troubleshoot API issues. Superblocks also offers a 14-day free trial for users to explore its features and capabilities.