Best of GraphQLJanuary 2022

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    REST and the future of APIs

    REST is still solid, no matter what anyone says, but it is definitely geared toward browser-based clients. If you use pretty much any non-REST solution you will either lose some valuable functionality that comes built-in to web browsers or will need to write a ton of JavaScript code. GraphQL is definitely a generally popular choice and makes a lot of sense if you’re primarily dealing with the rendering of data relations.

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    GraphQL vs REST: What’s the difference?

    GraphQL and REST have their pros and cons. Depending on what you're building, one could be a better fit than the other. Let’s examine some of the core differences between Graphql and REST, and get some insight into when one should be used over the others.

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    Best practices for testing GraphQL APIs

    If you enjoyed our blog, and want to work on systems and challenges related to globally distributed systems, serverless databases, GraphQL, and Jamstack, Fauna is hiring. .css-zxpal7:not(:last-of-type(){margin-bottom:8px;.css-1913dxb:not (: last- of-type) {margin:0;min-width: 0;}.css- 1913dxc:not() {margin-top:8pt;}. CSS-1912dxc :not(last- of type: "";.css: ";";.js: "}.css": "",.css

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    How to Build a GraphQL Data Layer for REST Microservices

    GraphQL is a great technology for microservices because you can use it as a data layer for these microservices. By using a tool called StepZen, you can create a datalayer for REST microservices, without having to write any code. For every microservice, a GraphQL schema must be created, which can then be combined together into one GraphQL Schema.

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    Avatar of freecodecampfreeCodeCamp·4y

    Build your Developer Portfolio and Blog from Scratch with Svelte and GraphCMS – A Complete Guide

    A developer portfolio is a great way to showcase your current skill level to potential employers. This guide will go from hello world to a fully-featured portfolio project to show your current projects with images and links to source code. You'll also build an accompanying blog where you can detail what you have learned along the way.