If you have been working with REST APIs for the better part of the last decade, you know the drill: multiple endpoints, over-fetching data you don’t need, under-fetching data you do need, and the endless cycle of versioning.
The landscape of web development in 2025 continues to demand more from our APIs: strict type safety, predictable performance, and the ability for clients to request exactly what they need. While REST remains a staple, GraphQL has solidified its place as the go-to solution for complex, data-driven frontends.
Building Production-Grade GraphQL APIs in Go with gqlgen # In the modern landscape of backend development, the debate between REST and GraphQL has largely settled into a pragmatic coexistence. However, for complex systems requiring flexible data fetching and strict type contracts, GraphQL remains the superior choice.
Introduction: The State of GraphQL in 2025 # The debate isn’t whether to use GraphQL anymore—it’s about how to implement it efficiently. For years, Apollo Server has been the monolithic standard, the “WordPress” of the GraphQL ecosystem. It is robust, well-documented, and ubiquitous. However, the Node.js landscape has evolved significantly.
