GraphQL vs REST: Real-World Reflections
GraphQL vs REST: Real-World Reflections

GraphQL vs REST: Real-World Reflections

Author
Shiv Bade
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graphql
rest
Published
August 8, 2016
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After using GraphQL in a few services, some thoughts:
Pros: - Strong schema guarantees - Great for mobile apps - Reduces overfetching
Cons: - Complex caching - Coupling between frontend and backend - Tools still maturing
Choose based on use case — GraphQL isn’t a silver bullet.