GraphQL vs REST: Choosing the Right API Architecture
API Architecture Comparison Let’s explore the differences between GraphQL and REST APIs and when to use each. REST Example Traditional REST endpoint structure: GET /api/users/123 GET /api/users/123/posts GET /api/users/123/followers Response: { "id": 123, "name": "John Doe", "email": "john@example.com" } GraphQL Example Single endpoint with flexible queries: query { user(id: "123") { name email posts { title comments { text } } followers { name } } } Key Differences Data Fetching ...