Why and How to Transform a REST API into a Data Streaming API

Explore the transformation of REST APIs into data streaming APIs in this 57-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Learn why real-time data is crucial for modern applications and compare different technologies for achieving interactivity. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of various solutions, including WebSockets, Server-Sent Events, and JSON-Patch. Gain insights into choosing the right technology for your use case and see a practical demonstration of how streamed APIs can be used to control a drone. Delve into topics such as user experience, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), push technologies, protocols, and implementation challenges. Understand the importance of real-time data in applications like Twitter, Waze, and Slack, and learn how to overcome common issues in data streaming.