Stateless API
In plain terms
An API where each request contains all needed context.
Going deeper
A stateless API doesn't store client session data between requests, so each call is self-contained, easing scaling. The server keeps no memory of prior calls.
Under the hood
Enables horizontal scaling and load balancing; state lives in tokens or the client, not the server.
Examples
REST APIs, JWT auth, scalable services, load-balanced backends.
Think of it like...
Like a vending machine: each purchase is complete on its own, with no memory of the last.