Max Desiatov • 5/28/2018

Why I use GraphQL and avoid REST APIs

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The article details a developer's experience switching from REST to GraphQL for API development. It criticizes REST's lack of a strict standard, leading to inconsistent implementations and increased development time for type validation and edge cases. It praises GraphQL, along with tools like PostGraphile and Apollo, for improving productivity and type safety in mobile and web apps.

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