REST vs GraphQL Episode Summary

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REST vs GraphQL Episode Summary

Source: thinkingelixir.com

Type: Podcast

In this episode of the Thinking Elixir Podcast, hosts Mark Ericksen, David Bernheisel, and Cade Ward talk with Ben Wilson, co-creator of Absinthe, a GraphQL library for Elixir. The conversation explores the benefits of GraphQL over REST, such as reduced payload sizes and better data aggregation. They also cover challenges with GraphQL, particularly the impact of macros in Absinthe and the advantages of versioning. The hosts provide additional resources and discuss other news in the Elixir community, including a new book on testing Elixir and the Elixir Ecosystem Survey 2020.

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