Best Practices for REST and GraphQL APIs
REST and GraphQL are two popular styles for modern APIs. REST organizes endpoints around resources and common HTTP verbs, while GraphQL lets clients request exactly the fields they need from a flexible schema.
Good practice for both styles includes clear documentation, strong authentication, consistent error handling and careful versioning. For GraphQL you should also limit query depth and complexity to protect your servers from heavy requests.
Many systems use REST for simpler integration and GraphQL for internal or high flexibility clients. The right choice depends on who will consume the API and how quickly it is expected to change.
