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REST API vs. GraphQL: Which Should You Pick for Your Project?

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REST API vs. GraphQL: Which Should You Pick for Your Project?

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  1. REST API vs. GraphQL: Which Should You Pick for Your Project? A comparison for developers and businesses

  2. Introduction • Building an app? Choosing between REST API and GraphQL is crucial for how your app communicates with servers. Let’s break it down simply.

  3. What’s REST API? • - Works like a fixed menu: each resource has a dedicated endpoint. • - Uses HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE). • - Example: GET /users → Returns user list.

  4. Why REST API Works • - Simple to learn and implement. • - Supports caching for faster performance. • - Structured responses make data handling easier.

  5. Downsides of REST API • - Over-fetching: Retrieves more data than needed. • - Under-fetching: Requires multiple requests for related data.

  6. What’s GraphQL? • - Like a custom order: request exactly what you need. • - Uses a single endpoint for all queries. • - Example query: Fetching only name and email of a user.

  7. Why GraphQL Shines • - No over-fetching: Fetch only the needed data. • - Single request for multiple resources. • - Real-time updates with subscriptions.

  8. Downsides of GraphQL • - Steeper learning curve. • - Requires extra setup for caching and error handling.

  9. REST vs. GraphQL: The Face-Off • - REST: Multiple endpoints | GraphQL: Single endpoint. • - REST: Fixed responses | GraphQL: Flexible queries. • - REST: May need multiple requests | GraphQL: Fetch everything in one.

  10. When to Use REST • - Simple apps with clear data needs. • - Easy integration with third-party tools. • - Ideal for caching-heavy applications. • For example, a website development company in Indiabuilding a standard e-commerce site might choose REST for its simplicity and compatibility with existing tools.

  11. When to Use GraphQL • - Apps with complex, nested data. • - When reducing bandwidth is a priority. • - Great for real-time features like chat.

  12. Conclusion • - REST is great for simplicity and speed. • - GraphQL is ideal for flexibility and efficiency. • - Some projects even use both for different needs.

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