# Resource

A thing an API lets you work with, identified by a URL.

## What is **Resource**?

A **resource** is a thing an API lets you work with, such as a recipe or an order. It has a URL (`/recipes/42`) and is sent back and forth as JSON.

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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