traverson
A JavaScript client for navigating hypermedia APIs (HATEOAS) by following links between resources.
What is traverson?
Traverson is a hypermedia API client for JavaScript that automates the process of following links in HATEOAS-compliant REST APIs. It starts from a root URL, navigates through linked resources, and returns the final resource, eliminating the need for hardcoded endpoint URLs. This approach reduces coupling between API consumers and providers.
Developers building clients for REST APIs that implement hypermedia controls, particularly those needing dynamic discovery of API endpoints without static URL dependencies.
Traverson provides a declarative way to traverse hypermedia APIs, handling link following, authentication, and content negotiation automatically. Its plugin system allows support for various JSON hypermedia formats, making it adaptable to different API designs.
Overview
A Hypermedia API/HATEOAS Client for Node.js and the Browser
Use Cases
Best For
- Consuming HATEOAS-driven REST APIs with dynamic link structures
- Building API clients that avoid hardcoded endpoint URLs
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