title: RESTful API vs Web Service API
body: <p>I am looking at doing a small web application for learning purposes, using .NET. My conundrum is whether I should be exposing application logic to other sites and applications via a REST API, or a set of Web Services. </p>
  
  <p>I am familiar with web services, but have not worked with REST. I understand the concepts of REST, I just have no practical experience with it.</p>
  
  <p>Why would I use REST instead of web services for this scenario? Or not? What the issues that I should be mindful of when designing a REST API, particularly with .NET? </p>