API Patterns Explained: The Pros, Cons, and Use Cases of REST, GraphQL, and gRPC

In this video, we dive into the world of API design patterns, focusing on three popular choices: REST, GraphQL, and gRPC. I'll break down the key differences between these patterns, discuss their strengths and weaknesses, and help you determine which one is the best fit for your specific project.

Here's what we'll cover:

REST (Representational State Transfer): The most common architectural style for web services. Learn about its principles, how it works, and when it's the right choice.

GraphQL (Graph Query Language): A flexible query language for APIs. Understand its unique approach to data fetching, its pros and cons, and its growing popularity.

gRPC (Google Remote Procedure Call): A high-performance, open-source framework for remote procedure calls. Discover how it leverages protocol buffers and when to consider it for your projects.

This video will help you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about API design patterns.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 REST
01:48 GraphQL
02:35 gRPC
03:06 Combined use case
04:01 REST VS GraphQL VS gRPC

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[AjayPatel-nfkt]

Randomly came to video. But it is amazing explanation. Thanks buddy.

[Asingh]

How to use grpc to communicate within microservices in spring boot?

[yashg]

Can you please make a video on writing unit tests using junit and mockito using latest and best practices? Existing videos are too basic and old.

[amitchaurasia]

If suppose we are working with micro services and each microservice is using different db suppose m1 is using postgres and m2 is using mongo db and in the response i want to combine the records and send the response to the client so in that case which one is preferred rest or graph ql ?