[Verse 1] Building bridges for your data flow APIs connect what users need to know REST is simple, HTTP's way Get and post and put all day URLs that make sense when you read Resources mapped to what you feed [Chorus] Design it right from the very start Version control is API art REST for web, GraphQL for queries precise gRPC when speed is worth the price Test your contracts, keep them strong APIs that last and serve you long [Verse 2] GraphQL gives you power to choose Fetch exactly what you'll use No more over-fetching pain Single endpoint, data gain Schema first, then build your way Types defined for every day [Chorus] Design it right from the very start Version control is API art REST for web, GraphQL for queries precise gRPC when speed is worth the price Test your contracts, keep them strong APIs that last and serve you long [Bridge] When you need to change your mind Version numbers help you find Backward compatibility Forward thinking strategy Headers tell the client which Version makes the perfect switch [Verse 3] gRPC for systems talking fast Binary protocol built to last Service definitions clear and bright Protocol buffers done just right Contract testing every call Catch the breaks before they fall [Chorus] Design it right from the very start Version control is API art REST for web, GraphQL for queries precise gRPC when speed is worth the price Test your contracts, keep them strong APIs that last and serve you long [Outro] Document well and test with care APIs that developers love to share Three approaches, one simple goal Connect the world, API soul
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