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