Why do people hate GraphQL (I’m people). There might be a time and a place for graphQL, but I haven’t seen it yet. It introduces additional complexity and makes debugging and logging 10x worse. #graphql #csmajors #apis #systemdesign #coding

What is the difference between GraphQL vs. REST? REST APIs are like traditional restaurant ordering, requiring multiple specific requests for different pieces of information, potentially over-delivering data, and needing menu updates for changes. In contrast, GraphQL is akin to a customizable ordering system, allowing a single request to fetch precisely the desired data, offering greater flexibility, and easily accommodating new options without overhauling the entire system. In essence, REST is