REST vs. GraphQL in 2025
Where REST and GraphQL each shine when building modern web backends.
Published by Flutter Crafters, now part of LUMAQODE LTD1 min read
REST continues to work well for resource-based APIs with clear boundaries.
GraphQL excels when clients need flexible querying or want to slice nested data in one round trip.
Choosing the right tool
- Use REST for simple CRUD services and cached CDN responses.
- Use GraphQL when your product team iterates quickly on data needs.
- You can mix both in a monorepo by sharing Prisma models and experiment safely.
