FrontendHaltNetworking·Advanced·Conceptual·1 min read
What is HATEOAS in the context of REST?
Short interview answer
It is the idea that a REST response includes links describing available next actions, so a client can navigate the API dynamically rather than hardcoding every URL structure. Few real-world APIs implement it fully.
Key takeaway
Explain the underlying mental model clearly, then support it with a concrete example and its trade-offs.