tRPC vs REST vs GraphQL: Choosing the Right API Layer in 2025
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The API Layer Decision Every full-stack app needs a way for the frontend to talk to the backend. Three options dominate: REST: The default. Works everywhere. GraphQL: Flexible queries. Complex setup. tRPC: Type-safe. TypeScript-only. Here's when each makes sense. REST: The Universal Default // Express REST API app.get('/api/users/:id', async (req, res) => { const user = await db.users.findUnique({ where: { id: req.params.id } }); if (!user) return res.status(