GraphQL

GraphQL subscriptions vs REST webhooks: when to choose each approach?

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Answer:
GraphQL subscriptions are preferable when the client requires persistent real-time updates pushed from the server - such as live chat, collaborative editing, or real-time dashboards - within an existing GraphQL API. REST webhooks are more suitable for server-to-server event delivery where the consumer is a back-end service rather than a browser client, and when the event volume and delivery reliability of a push model are more important than query flexibility.

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