REST API vs GraphQL vs gRPC – The Complete Guide

Web API is usually the most important part in a web app.

This is how you expose your web app to the world, and to other users, and it must be fast, easy to use, and up-to-date.

And currently, we have at least three popular Web APIs we can choose from:

REST API

GraphQL

gRPC

And choosing the best one for your web app is not easy. There are quite a few factors that should be taken into consideration when selecting Web APIs, and this decision usually cannot be reversed.

And this course does just that – it teaches you how to choose the best Web API for your web app.

In this course we’re going to start from the basics, and learn about the basic concepts of each one of the web APIs. We’ll understand what are its goals, why it was created, and which scenarios it serves best.

Then we’ll compare these web APIs and see what are the pros and cons of each one.

And lastly – we’ll take a look at the Web API Flowchart, which will guide you through the decision process of the web API to use.

There is no other course like this! This is the only course that compares the most popular web API and helps you make the most important decision in your web app design.

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What do my students have to say about my courses?

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“well done – The course was very practical”, Sam

“Good explanation on the topics covered, “Soft Skills” section is a great addition of topics”, Sergio

“[The course] given me the confidence to go out to the market and advertise myself as such [an Architect]”, Mathew

“Life Changing“, Arivazhagan

And lots more

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Who is this course for?

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Any person who is involved in web development, even system analyst, can profit from this course.

That includes:

– Junior developers

– Senior developers

– Architects

– Anyone else involved in web development

If you’re not sure if this course is for you – drop me a note!

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What are the prerequisites for this course?

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Students are expected to be able to understand code , and to know how the internet is working (HTTP protocol, Request / Response model, and so on).

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About me

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I’ve been in the software industry for more than 25 years, and a Software Architect for more than 20 years, working with a variety of clients – Fortune 100 enterprises, start-ups, govt. entities, defense, telco, banking, and lots more.

I’m an avid speaker and trainer, having trained thousands of students in various courses.

I love what I do, and my greatest passion (well, besides my family…) is designing modern, practical, and reliable systems for my clients, using the best possible API.

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• 4 stars: 151 votes
• 5 stars: 174 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

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