Problems and methods of developing an optimized REST API for a web module of a system with support for remote integration

The article addresses the challenges and methods of developing an optimized REST API for the web module of the “Food Assistant” system, designed for users’ meal planning and shopping management. Special attention is paid to integration issues with external services via REST API, as well as support for remote integration within the system. The description of key development aspects includes API design, ensuring scalability, data security, and enhancing performance when interacting with external services and databases. Recommendations are provided for optimizing requests and data processing to improve system responsiveness and enhance the user experience. The article also discusses examples of effective solutions for implementing remote integration and achieving compatibility with various external systems. The results are useful for software development professionals and developers involved in designing high-performance web solutions.