𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗤𝗟 𝘃𝘀 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧: 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗤𝗟 𝘃𝘀 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧: 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Your API choice affects speed and performance. GraphQL and REST both have pros and cons.

REST uses resource design. It has flaws with complex queries.

• Over-fetching: You get too much data.
• Under-fetching: You make too many requests.
• Versioning: Managing v1 and v2 costs time.
• Docs: Swagger docs often lag behind.

GraphQL uses a type graph. You ask for specific fields.

• One request gets nested data.
• The client controls the response.
• The backend manages one Schema.

REST is better in some cases. Use REST for:

• Simple CRUD apps.
• File uploads and downloads.
• HTTP caching.
• Teams with no GraphQL experience.

Some teams use both. Use GraphQL for data and REST for files. Others use a Backend for Frontend (BFF) pattern.

Choose GraphQL if:

• You build for mobile first.
• Your data is complex.
• Your teams work separately.
• You need strong types.

Choose REST if:

• Your app is simple.
• You have existing tools.
• Your team knows HTTP well.

Pick the tool for your team and business.

Source: https://dev.to/wdsega/graphql-vs-restru-he-xuan-ze-apijia-gou-2hme