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Describe an endpoint and provide two examples.

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An API endpoint is a specific URL where an API can access resources. It acts as the communication interface between a client and a server, defining the specific operation to be performed and the data to be exchanged.

Examples:

GET /users/{userId}: This endpoint retrieves the profile information for a specific user identified by userId. The client sends a GET request to this URL, and the server responds with the user's data (e.g., name, email, profile picture).
POST /orders: This endpoint is used to create a new order. The client sends a POST request to this URL, including order details (like items, quantity, shipping address) in the request body. The server processes this data to create a new order and typically returns a confirmation or the newly created order's ID.

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