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The document outlines six key API styles: SOAP, RESTful, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket, and Webhook, each suited for different use cases in modern applications. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate API style based on specific needs, such as security, flexibility, performance, and real-time communication. Overall, it highlights that APIs are essential for connecting various digital services and applications.
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The document outlines six key API styles: SOAP, RESTful, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket, and Webhook, each suited for different use cases in modern applications. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate API style based on specific needs, such as security, flexibility, performance, and real-time communication. Overall, it highlights that APIs are essential for connecting various digital services and applications.
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The new-age API! With GraphQL, you ask for exactly the
data you need—nothing more, nothing less.
It's perfect for front-end developers and apps requiring
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gRPC (Google Remote Procedure Call)
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WebSockets enable real-time, two-way communication.
Think chat apps, live dashboards, or gaming.
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Webhooks are event-driven and asynchronous.
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