OData

OData (Open Data Protocol) is a standardized, RESTful web protocol designed for data access and manipulation across various systems. Developed by Microsoft and now standardized by OASIS, OData enables applications to query and share data over HTTP, making it easier to create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) data from diverse data sources. OData uses a common URL structure, which allows clients to perform sophisticated queries using filters, sorting, and pagination.

By using OData, developers can streamline the process of integrating data from multiple sources, whether they’re databases, ERP systems, or web services. This interoperability is highly valuable in enterprise environments where data from different systems needs to be combined and accessed in real-time. OData’s uniform structure and RESTful design make it particularly suitable for building APIs that can be used across different platforms, thus enhancing compatibility and easing data exchange in web and cloud applications.