RESTful APIs and GraphQL: A Comparative Guide
RESTful APIs and GraphQL: A Comparative Guide Both REST and GraphQL help apps talk to servers, but they do it in different ways. REST uses resources and standard HTTP methods, while GraphQL relies on a typed schema and a single endpoint. For teams, knowing the strengths of each approach helps avoid overdesign and keeps apps responsive. REST at a glance Resources live at URLs like /api/users or /api/posts. The server uses HTTP verbs to perform actions: GET reads, POST creates, PUT updates, DELETE removes. Responses are usually JSON and can be cached with HTTP headers. Versioning often appears in the path, like /v1/. ...