Open Data Protocol

Open protocol which allows the creation and consumption of queryable and interoperable RESTful APIs in a simple and standard way

In computing, Open Data Protocol (OData) is an open protocol that allows the creation and consumption of queryable and interoperable Web service APIs in a standard way. Microsoft initiated OData in 2007. Versions 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 are released under the Microsoft Open Specification Promise.