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Rest Graphql GRPC Comparison

The document compares REST, GraphQL, and gRPC across various features such as protocol, data fetching, performance, schema, and best use cases. REST is suitable for traditional web APIs, GraphQL is ideal for complex data needs, and gRPC excels in high-performance microservices and real-time systems. Each technology has distinct advantages depending on the application's requirements.

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Rest Graphql GRPC Comparison

The document compares REST, GraphQL, and gRPC across various features such as protocol, data fetching, performance, schema, and best use cases. REST is suitable for traditional web APIs, GraphQL is ideal for complex data needs, and gRPC excels in high-performance microservices and real-time systems. Each technology has distinct advantages depending on the application's requirements.

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Difference Between REST, GraphQL, and gRPC

Feature | REST | GraphQL | gRPC

-------------- | ------ | --------- | ------


Protocol | HTTP (over JSON, XML, etc.) | HTTP (GraphQL query language) | Uses HTTP/2 with
Protocol Buffers
Data Fetching | Fixed endpoints returning full data | Clients request exactly what they need | Binary
data with defined schemas
Performance | Over-fetching/under-fetching possible | Efficient data retrieval (single request for
multiple resources) | Faster due to HTTP/2 and serialization
Schema | No enforced schema | Strongly typed with a schema (.graphql files) | Strongly typed using
Protocol Buffers (.proto files)
Best For | Standard web APIs | Flexible APIs where clients control data needs | High-performance
microservices & real-time systems
Communication | Request-response (one-way) | Request-response (one-way) | Supports
bi-directional streaming
Usage Example | RESTful APIs for web apps | APIs for apps with complex queries | Real-time
services like video calls, IoT, and AI/ML

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When to Use What?


- REST: Best for traditional web APIs, widely supported and easy to implement.
- GraphQL: Ideal for applications with complex data needs (e.g., mobile apps, dashboards).
- gRPC: Best for high-performance, real-time, and inter-service communication.

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