REST doesn't have any monopoly on bikeshedding. That said, some of the practices (like being overly clever with status codes) are pointless while others are ac

REST doesn't have any monopoly on bikeshedding. That said, some of the practices (like being overly clever with status codes) are pointless while others are actually helpful design patterns. Using nouns over verbs helps you fully think through the process of mutating state in a RESTful/stateless way. The HTTP verbs all have a unique purpose you should understand. Does it always matter what size of hammer you use? No. That doesn't mean its smart to use a screwdriver as a chisel.