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Data

Define and organize your data structures in RestAPI.com.

Core Concepts

ConceptDescription
CollectionsYour primary data tables with defined schemas
ViewsFiltered, customized perspectives on collection data
QueriesJoin multiple collections into flat result sets

How They Relate

Collections ─── base data tables

├──► Views ─── filtered subsets (fully updatable)

└──► Queries ─── joins across collections (read-only)
  • Collections are the foundation — define your schema here
  • Views filter and reshape collection data while supporting full CRUD
  • Queries combine data from multiple collections for reporting and analysis

Sections

  • Collections — Define your data tables and properties
  • Views — Create filtered perspectives on your data
  • Queries — Join collections for complex data retrieval
  • Data Types — Available property types
  • Variants — Transform property values on-demand