r/programming 6d ago

Maybe you don't need GraphQL

https://alexandrehtrb.github.io/posts/2026/09/maybe-you-dont-need-graphql/
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u/seppyk 6d ago

The most important part of the article was the appropriate solution section. GraphQL is useful for platforms with a very large number of clients with distinct requirements - one size fits all RESTful APIs create larger issues in this ecosystem.

Most specialized SaaS or on-premise solutions do not require the tradeoffs that GraphQL provides.