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API architecture
Soap, Rest, Graphql, gRPC, Websocket, Webhook
API architecture styles
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SOAP: Mature, comprehensive, XML-based Best for enterprise applications
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RESTful: Popular, easy-to-implement, HTTP methods Ideal for web services
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GraphQL: Query language, request specific data Reduces network overhead, faster responses
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gRPC: Modern, high-performance, Protocol Buffers Suitable for microservices architectures
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WebSocket: Real-time, bidirectional, persistent connections Perfect for low-latency data exchange
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Webhook: Event-driven, HTTP callbacks, asynchronous Notifies systems when events occur