REST Plug-ins
When it comes to coupling systems, REST (Representational State Transfer) almost always plays a key role. Especially in connection with web-enabled systems, REST is one of the leading standards for system integration. Yet REST is by no means brand new; on the contrary, the concept behind REST is tried and tested. Connecting systems via REST is simple and effective due to its simple design. And because it is stateless, it is easy to scale. In the industrial sector, REST is used in many places. We provide you here with the necessary basic knowledge about REST. Discover everything you need to know about using REST in our practical example and industrial explanations. You can find a dedicated video about this topic by visiting our tutorial stream.
You have the options of calling a REST API with the REST client or providing your own API with the REST server. The configuration of both plug-ins is explained on the following pages.