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REST vs GraphQL #145358
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GraphQL is often more efficient than REST because it allows clients to request exactly the data they need, reducing over-fetching and under-fetching. It’s flexible for complex queries and is ideal for applications with dynamic data requirements, like social media or e-commerce platforms. REST, on the other hand, has simpler, well-defined endpoints and is easier to implement and cache, making it better suited for straightforward APIs. REST’s structure can lead to multiple requests to retrieve related data, whereas GraphQL can aggregate multiple resources in a single query. Ultimately, GraphQL is better for complex, data-rich applications, while REST is a good choice for simpler, predictable APIs. |
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GraphQL is often more efficient than REST because it allows clients to request exactly the data they need, reducing over-fetching and under-fetching. It’s flexible for complex queries and is ideal for applications with dynamic data requirements, like social media or e-commerce platforms. REST, on the other hand, has simpler, well-defined endpoints and is easier to implement and cache, making it better suited for straightforward APIs. REST’s structure can lead to multiple requests to retrieve related data, whereas GraphQL can aggregate multiple resources in a single query. Ultimately, GraphQL is better for complex, data-rich applications, while REST is a good choice for simpler, predictabl…