# Implementation Maturity
Every API design using the HTTP(S) protocol MUST use the appropriate **HTTP Request Method** ([Richardson Maturity Model Level 2](https://martinfowler.com/articles/richardsonMaturityModel.html#level2)) to implement an action afforded by a resource.

An API design implementation SHOULD include **hypermedia controls** (HATEOAS) ([Richardson Maturity Model Level 3](https://martinfowler.com/articles/richardsonMaturityModel.html#level3)).