From 5e98df13d292e275cd864ef36f1eecdc8afdcc9a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rogerio Bernardo Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:48:38 -0300 Subject: [PATCH] Fix HATEOAS reference and definition Previous reference and definition wrongly assumed HTML as mandatory for HATEOAS, where in fact Hypermedia is. --- README.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 293b8ac5..fd30c8f3 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1505,8 +1505,8 @@ There are four qualities of a RESTful interface: * **Identify resources (URI in HTTP)** - use the same URI regardless of any operation. * **Change with representations (Verbs in HTTP)** - use verbs, headers, and body. -* **Self-descriptive error message (status response in HTTP)** - Use status codes, don't reinvent the wheel. -* **[HATEOAS](http://restcookbook.com/Basics/hateoas/) (HTML interface for HTTP)** - your web service should be fully accessible in a browser. +* **Self-descriptive error message (Status codes in HTTP)** - use status codes, don't reinvent the wheel. +* **[HATEOAS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HATEOAS) (Hypermedia in HTTP)** - provide dynamic application options throug hypermedia. Sample REST calls: