API Design

REST

  • The Standard. Uses HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).

  • Best for: 95% of applications, public APIs, caching.

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GraphQL

  • The Query Language. The client asks for exactly what it needs.

  • Best for: Complex data graphs, avoiding "Over-fetching" on mobile apps.

  • Recommendation: Stick to REST unless you have a specific problem that GraphQL solves. It is simpler to cache and debug.

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