What is GraphQL
GraphQL is a powerful query language for APIs that empowers clients to request exactly the data they need. It allows for the aggregation of various data sources into a single query. Rather than being restricted by a fixed structure defined by the server, clients can retrieve more flexible data through their queries.
Quick Thoughts on GraphQL
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What is GraphQL? GraphQL is a powerful query language for APIs that empowers clients to request exactly the data they need. It allows for the aggregation of various data sources into a single query. Rather than being restricted by a fixed structure defined by the server, clients can retrieve more flexible data through their queries.
Quick Thoughts on GraphQL In my view, the standout advantage of GraphQL is its FLEXIBILITY. Clients can dynamically determine their queries, eliminating the issues of over-fetching or under-fetching fields. When new requirements arise, adding a field to the query can be done easily, without significantly altering the data structure or waiting for backend adjustments to accommodate new fields.
However, it’s worth noting that there are more learning resources and a more established development process for REST. If the requirements are relatively stable and most API contracts can be designed in advance, the benefits of GraphQL may not be as pronounced. As discussed in the GraphQL subreddit, if there aren’t diverse clients with varying requirements or a distributed team, the advantages of GraphQL might not be fully realized. Given that many developers are more familiar with GraphQL, I believe that choosing boring technology is the best pratice I will go.
The benefits of GraphQL become more apparent when working with larger and more complex applications, distributed teams, or diverse clients with different data requirements; you’ve got to see the bigger picture of what you’re/intend to build. If your current project doesn’t fully align with these scenarios, you might not see all the advantages immediately.
Reference from GraphQL vs. REST in the real world