When It’s Time to Give REST a Rest

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/when-its-time-to-give-rest-a-rest. Based upon the underlying requirement, sometimes GraphQL with Apollo Server is the best approach over using a traditional RESTful API. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You can also check exclusive content about #restful-api, #rest, #graphql, #apollo, #typescript, #heroku, #graphql-vs-rest-api, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @johnjvester. Learn more about this writer by checking @johnjvester's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. This article compares GraphQL and REST APIs for data retrieval, showcasing how GraphQL's flexibility and efficiency excel in complex scenarios. It details deploying Apollo Server with Heroku and teases upcoming content on authentication and real-time data in GraphQL.