Difference between Web APIs and REST APIs

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Hi guys,

I am new to Magento and I am an API consumer.

Since I don't know the product and its architecture, I am unable to understand the difference between Web APIs and REST and SOAP APIs.

It will be much help if you can point me to relevant documentation or highlight major differences.