GraphQL vs REST Explained – Which API Should You Use?

What did we find out today? One of the most common questions developers have while developing APIs is "GraphQL or REST?" This video will teach you: - What a REST API is and how it works with more than one endpoint - What GraphQL is and how it works with one flexible query - In the real world, REST is like a set dinner and GraphQL is like making your own dish. - When to use GraphQL instead of REST (and the other way around) - The good and bad things about both types of APIs In summary, REST APIs send numerous requests (sometimes with extra data), but GraphQL provides you exactly what you ask for in one query.