Difference between GraphQL and Rest API Explained

#shorts #restapi #graphql #nodejs #programming
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[shyamvai]

Your camera movements are giving me a headache. Your answer is spot on and helpful. Please buy yourself a good tripod. Thanks

[YashGupta-wwix]

but my question is i can make rest api like in which you will pass id and you will get user related data and their post thy why should i use graphql

[SigmaEmpire]

Great example 👍 we need these type of video concepts.

[ahmermirza]

I loved how you explained it with a very simple example, a very prime example of why examples are necessary with theory and people need to understand its importance

[AndrewRayan]

The network traffic to the DB will remain the same, but the size of the data transferred from the server to the client will be reduced.

[cinilaknedalm]

except you can have parameters in Rest API posts and get whatever you want within a single query

[dledgerxyz]

Excellent - explained the reason graphql was created when REST api already existed

[ehSamurai]

We can create one REST api which accept userId and return the posts with its user embedded in the post.

[baTonkaTruck]

Good explanation! IMO exposing complex structure to the client is only useful when your REST implementation does not satisfy your use-cases. I find GraphQL’s added complexity more of a risk than simply designing proper REST API’s that return data relevant to the use-cases.

[vivekthearya]

What are the disadvantages in the backend service?

[vasylnekohda]

ok, If I make the request to rest api like /v1/user?showPosts=true

the only difference is you pass simple get params rather then fancy graphql query object

graphql has its strong sides no doubts, but organising resolves and cognitive overload it causes always holds me back from using it

[lockdowntrendings]

Why can't the first itself be users/1/posts
It is possible right or am I wrong?

[rational_indian]

At first I thought why Nora Fatehi asking graphql

[Specterharvi]

Why do u need 2 reuqests its outta my mind

[shivamrao]

But what If I send both the data in a single POST way also I can reduce the network calls...

Correct me if I lack anything

[YashGupta-wwix]

but my question is i can make rest api like in which you will pass id and you will get user related data and their post thy why should i use graphql