nonGraphQL

nonGraphQL refers to any approach to building APIs that does not utilize the GraphQL query language. This encompasses a wide range of established and emerging technologies and methodologies for defining and interacting with web services. Historically, the most prevalent nonGraphQL paradigm has been Representational State Transfer (REST). RESTful APIs typically expose resources through distinct URLs and use standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to perform operations on these resources. Data is often exchanged in formats like JSON or XML. Other nonGraphQL approaches include SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), which is a more rigid, XML-based protocol often used in enterprise environments, and RPC (Remote Procedure Call) frameworks like gRPC, which leverage Protocol Buffers for efficient data serialization and binary communication. While GraphQL offers advantages in terms of flexible data fetching and reducing over-fetching, nonGraphQL methods continue to be widely adopted due to their maturity, broad tooling support, and suitability for various use cases. Developers choose between GraphQL and nonGraphQL solutions based on factors such as project requirements, existing infrastructure, team expertise, and performance considerations.