Why do people hate GraphQL (I’m people). There might be a time and a place for graphQL, but I haven’t seen it yet. It introduces additional complexity and makes debugging and logging 10x worse. #graphql #csmajors #apis #systemdesign #coding

GraphQL vs REST: Understanding API Architectures

What is the difference between GraphQL vs. REST? REST APIs are like traditional restaurant ordering, requiring multiple specific requests for different pieces of information, potentially over-delivering data, and needing menu updates for changes. In contrast, GraphQL is akin to a customizable ordering system, allowing a single request to fetch precisely the desired data, offering greater flexibility, and easily accommodating new options without overhauling the entire system. In essence, REST is

REST vs GraphQL in 60 seconds