Use REST for reading, but RPC-style calls for writing. Benefits: 1. Every write-call is a transaction 2. You can have complex filtering and sorting in the rea

Use REST for reading, but RPC-style calls for writing. Benefits: 1. Every write-call is a transaction 2. You can have complex filtering and sorting in the read/access side of your API without having to worrying about the update-side of things. 3. You can evolve the read-API, even change semantics and return different objects and again, not worry about transactions. 4. You are not limited to the HTTP-standard. Here are also some good tips: https://www.vinaysahni.com/best-practices-for-a-pragmatic-restful-api https://www.vinaysahni.com/best-practices-for-a-pragmatic-re...