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DOP 306: Understanding GraphQL's Role in Modern APIs
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#306: In this episode of DevOps Paradox, we delve into the role of GraphQL in modern APIs with guest Sophia Willows from Rye. They discuss the pros and cons of using GraphQL versus REST and gRPC, highlighting the efficiencies and complexities each brings to API development, especially in developer tools. They tackle common misconceptions and usage pitfalls of GraphQL, offering valuable insights into its optimal application. Sophia explains the rationale behind Rye’s choice of GraphQL for public-facing APIs while opting for REST and gRPC for internal microservices, reflecting on the trade-offs between performance and flexibility. The episode also touches on the evolution of API standards and speculations on potential future innovations.
Sophia's contact information:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-willows/
YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/devopsparadox
Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts:
https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/
Slack:
https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/
Connect with us at:
310 episodes
Manage episode 493488334 series 2524183
#306: In this episode of DevOps Paradox, we delve into the role of GraphQL in modern APIs with guest Sophia Willows from Rye. They discuss the pros and cons of using GraphQL versus REST and gRPC, highlighting the efficiencies and complexities each brings to API development, especially in developer tools. They tackle common misconceptions and usage pitfalls of GraphQL, offering valuable insights into its optimal application. Sophia explains the rationale behind Rye’s choice of GraphQL for public-facing APIs while opting for REST and gRPC for internal microservices, reflecting on the trade-offs between performance and flexibility. The episode also touches on the evolution of API standards and speculations on potential future innovations.
Sophia's contact information:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-willows/
YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/devopsparadox
Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts:
https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/
Slack:
https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/
Connect with us at:
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