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Distinguishing between JSON and hypermedia APIs
The distinction between a JSON style data API and a hypermedia response lies in the fact that JSON APIs are often described as restful nowadays, while hypermedia APIs are sometimes not even recognized as APIs but rather as web pages. This shift in perception has led to a situation where the term 'rest' has come to mean the opposite of rest in the industry, as explained in an essay on HTML X website. Hypermedia API is characterized by its interaction model that provides links dynamically for clients to navigate the API.