Strong RESTful Contracts in a GraphQL World

Explore the strengths of RESTful APIs in a GraphQL-dominated landscape through this conference talk from React Day Berlin 2019. Delve into the creation of contractually-sound REST APIs for React applications using cutting-edge tools. Learn how to leverage REST's flexibility while maintaining the solid guarantees typically associated with GraphQL. Discover techniques for building bulletproof apps that prevent surprises in client-server interactions. Compare and contrast REST and GraphQL approaches, gaining insights into when and how to effectively implement each. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates how to achieve similar or even superior contract strength in REST APIs compared to GraphQL. Gain valuable knowledge about API design, React development, and modern web application architecture in this informative 28-minute presentation.