GraphQL vs. REST: Choosing the Right API for Frontend
Author(s): Vivek Jain
Publication #: 2501031
Date of Publication: 04.07.2020
Country: USA
Pages: 1-4
Published In: Volume 6 Issue 4 July-2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14632809
Abstract
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are the backbone of modern web and mobile application development, facilitating communication between frontend and backend systems. Representational State Transfer (REST) has been a widely adopted architectural style, but GraphQL, introduced by Facebook, has emerged as an alternative with unique advantages. This paper evaluates GraphQL and REST in terms of performance, scalability, development ease, and use cases, providing insights to guide developers in choosing the optimal API for their frontend requirements.
Keywords: REST, GraphQL, API Design, Frontend Development, Data Query Optimization
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