What are disadvantages of REST web services?

Technology CommunityCategory: API DesignWhat are disadvantages of REST web services?
VietMX Staff asked 3 years ago

Some of the disadvantages of REST are:

  • Since there is no contract defined between service and client, it has to be communicated through other means such as documentation or emails.
  • Since it works on HTTP, there can’t be asynchronous calls.
  • Sessions can’t be maintained.