HTTP basic auth, digest auth and Oauth?

Question

Which one of basic auth, digest auth and Oauth should I use for my web application to let users access resources through Restful API calls.

Isn't Oauth the better solution replacing basic and digest auth?

Answer 1

Phil Sturgeon has got a decent eBook (Build APIs You Won't Hate) with a whole chapter dedicated to Authentication. It covers:

• Basic
• Digest
• OAuth 1.0a
• OAuth 2

I'd highly recommend reading it if you are considering implementing such mechanisms within your RESTful API.

Update Why the downvote?