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API Design: REST vs GraphQL Best Practices

Design robust APIs for your applications. Compare REST and GraphQL, learn best practices for API development.

Rottawhite Team12 min readJanuary 20, 2025
APIRESTGraphQL

API Design Fundamentals

APIs are the backbone of modern software architecture.

REST Principles

  • Resource-based URLs
  • HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Stateless communication
  • JSON/XML responses

    • GraphQL Advantages

  • Single endpoint
  • Client-specified queries
  • Strong typing
  • Real-time subscriptions

    • When to Use Which

    REST

  • Simple CRUD operations
  • Caching important
  • Standardization needed

    • GraphQL

  • Complex data requirements
  • Mobile applications
  • Rapid iteration

    • Best Practices

  • Version your APIs
  • Use proper status codes
  • Implement authentication
  • Document thoroughly
  • Rate limiting

    • Conclusion

    Choose the right API paradigm based on your specific requirements.

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