Explain the concept of resource-based URLs in REST.

Short answer: In REST, resources (like users, products, orders) are identified with URLs instead of actions. 👉 Example in ASP.NET Core Web API: // Instead of action-based GET /getUser?id=1 // Use resource-based GET /users/1 This makes APIs cleaner and more intuitive.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

Creating an order is POST /api/orders → 201 with Location header. Fetching is GET /api/orders/{id} → 200 or 404.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.