GraphQL vs. REST API: Which Approach is Better for Web Services? 10727 Web services play a critical role today. In this blog post, we compare two popular approaches, GraphQL and REST API. While GraphQL offers advantages such as flexibility and data retrieval optimization, the simplicity and widespread availability of the REST API stand out. We examine the key differences, advantages, and disadvantages of the two approaches. We offer a detailed analysis of performance, user experience, and application examples to answer the question of which approach to choose in each situation. Ultimately, our goal is to help you choose the web service architecture that best suits your project's needs. Despite GraphQL's popularity, the REST API can still be an ideal solution for many scenarios.

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Sep 30, 2025

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GraphQL vs REST API: Which Approach is Better for Web Services?

Web services play a critical role today. In this blog post, we compare two popular approaches: GraphQL and REST APIs. While GraphQL offers advantages like flexibility and data retrieval optimization, the simplicity and widespread availability of the REST API stand out. We examine the key differences, advantages, and disadvantages of the two approaches. We offer a detailed analysis of performance, user experience, and application examples to answer the question of which approach to choose in each situation. Ultimately, we aim to help you choose the web service architecture that best suits your project's needs. Despite GraphQL's popularity, the REST API can still be an ideal solution for many scenarios. Introduction to Web Services: Why It's Important? Web services are an integral part of modern software development...

WordPress Headless CMS with GraphQL API 10606 This blog post explains what the GraphQL API is, why it's important, and how it can be integrated with the WordPress Headless CMS. It discusses how integrating the GraphQL API with WordPress and the Headless CMS can improve content management efficiency. It also examines the customization options offered by the GraphQL API, demonstrating ways to create a more personalized experience in WordPress. Finally, it offers tips for a successful WordPress experience with the GraphQL API, highlighting ways to maximize the benefits of this technology.

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Sep 5, 2025

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WordPress Headless CMS with GraphQL API

This blog post explains what the GraphQL API is, why it's important, and how it can be integrated with WordPress's Headless CMS. It explores how integrating the GraphQL API with WordPress and a Headless CMS can improve content management efficiency. It also examines the customization options offered by the GraphQL API, showing ways to create a more personalized experience in WordPress. Finally, it offers tips for a successful WordPress experience with the GraphQL API, highlighting ways to maximize its benefits. What is the GraphQL API and Why Is It Important? The GraphQL API is a query language and runtime developed by Facebook for data access and manipulation. Unlike REST APIs, GraphQL allows clients to...

Realtime Data with GraphQL Subscriptions 10595 GraphQL Subscriptions is a powerful feature of GraphQL for enabling real-time data streaming. This blog post examines in detail what GraphQL Subscriptions is, why it's important, and what its uses are. It's an ideal solution for applications where real-time updates are critical. It also presents technologies compatible with GraphQL Subscriptions, potential challenges, and proposed solutions. Finally, it provides practical tips for getting started with GraphQL Subscriptions, making it easier for developers to integrate this technology into their projects.

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August 24, 2025

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Realtime Data with GraphQL Subscriptions

GraphQL Subscriptions are a powerful feature of GraphQL for enabling real-time data streaming. This blog post examines GraphQL Subscriptions in detail, why they're important, and what their uses are. They're ideal for applications where real-time updates are critical. It also presents technologies compatible with GraphQL Subscriptions, potential challenges, and proposed solutions. Finally, it provides practical tips for getting started with GraphQL Subscriptions, making it easier for developers to integrate the technology into their projects. What Are GraphQL Subscriptions, and Why Are They Important? GraphQL Subscriptions are one of the three main types of operations offered by GraphQL (the others being Queries and Mutations). Subscriptions are executed when certain server-side events occur...

API security best practices for REST and GraphQL APIs 9779 This blog post discusses the security of APIs, which are the cornerstone of modern web applications. While looking for answers to the questions of what is API Security and why it is so important, it examines the security best practices for REST and GraphQL APIs. Common vulnerabilities in REST APIs and solutions to them are explained in detail. The methods used to ensure security in GraphQL APIs are highlighted. While clarifying the differences between authentication and authorization, API security audits also specify considerations. The potential consequences of incorrect API usage and best practices for data security are presented. Finally, the article concludes with future trends in API security and related recommendations.

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Apr 1, 2025

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API Security Best Practices for REST and GraphQL APIs

This blog post covers the security of APIs, the cornerstone of modern web applications. It examines the best security practices for REST and GraphQL APIs, while seeking answers to the questions of what API Security is and why it is so important. It explains in detail the common vulnerabilities in REST APIs and the solutions to them. It highlights the methods used to ensure security in GraphQL APIs. It clarifies the differences between authentication and authorization, and points to consider in API security audits. It presents the potential consequences of incorrect API usage and best practices for data security. Finally, it concludes with future trends in API security and related recommendations. What is API Security? Basic Concepts and...

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