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Dart REST APIs
Building REST APIs
Dart REST APIs use Shelf with JSON responses.
Introduction to Dart REST APIs
Dart is a versatile programming language for building web, server, and mobile applications. In web development, Dart can be used to create REST APIs efficiently. A REST API allows communication between client and server applications over HTTP. In Dart, the Shelf package is commonly used to build RESTful services. This tutorial will guide you through creating a simple REST API in Dart using Shelf and handling JSON responses.
Setting Up Your Dart Project
Before you start developing a REST API with Dart, you need to set up a Dart project and include the necessary dependencies. Follow these steps to get started:
Creating a Simple Shelf Server
Now that your project is set up, you can create a basic server using Shelf. The server will listen for HTTP requests and respond with JSON data. Here's a simple example:
Handling Different HTTP Methods
REST APIs typically handle various HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE. In this section, we'll extend our basic server to handle these different methods. Let's see how to implement this:
Testing Your API
Once your API is running, you can test it using tools like Postman or cURL. These tools allow you to send HTTP requests to your server and view the responses. Here's an example using cURL to test the GET method:
Conclusion
In this tutorial, you've learned how to set up a Dart project, create a basic server using Shelf, and handle different HTTP methods with JSON responses. Dart, combined with Shelf, provides a powerful and flexible way to build RESTful APIs. As you continue to develop your API, consider adding more sophisticated error handling, authentication, and database connectivity to enhance its capabilities.
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