Understanding How Modern APIs Work: The Complete Guide to REST and GraphQL

Modern applications rely heavily on APIs to communicate between services. Understanding how APIs work is crucial for any developer working with modern architectures.

APIs come in different flavors: REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more. Each has its strengths and use cases. Choosing the right API design can make or break your application's performance and developer experience.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore different API architectures, their trade-offs, and when to use each one.