What is REST?
REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style where APIs expose multiple endpoints, each representing a resource.
Example REST API Request:
GET /users/1
Example REST Response:
{ "id": 1, "name": "Abhishek", "email": "abhishek@example.com" }
What is GraphQL?
GraphQL is a query language for APIs that allows clients to request exactly the data they need.
Example GraphQL Query:
query { user(id: 1) { name email } }
Example GraphQL Response:
{ "data": { "user": { "name": "Abhishek", "email": "abhishek@example.com" } } }
REST is reliable, simple, and battle-tested, while GraphQL offers flexibility and efficiency for modern applications. The choice depends on your project requirements, team expertise, and scalability needs.