REST-EDI

REST applied to EDI resources — resources, HTTP methods, 2xx/4xx/5xx codes.

Definition

Dominant pattern since 2010: each resource (Shipment, Order) has a canonical URL, uses GET/POST/PUT/PATCH/DELETE for CRUD. Spec standard: OpenAPI 3.x. Framework implementations: Express (Node), FastAPI (Python), Spring Boot (Java), .NET Core (C#). Simpler than SOAP/XML, more structured than GraphQL.

Origin

REST architecture theorised by Roy Fielding in his 2000 dissertation.

Example in context

GET /api/v1/orders/12345 → JSON detailing the PO with lines, status, partner.

Related terms

• OpenAPI EDI — REST spec standard.