GraphQL
A query language and API protocol that enables clients to request exactly the data they need from a server through a single endpoint, providing flexible, efficient, and strongly typed communication between applications and services.
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An architectural style for designing networked applications using stateless HTTP requests and standard operations.
HTTPHTTPThe Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application-layer communication protocol used to exchange requests and responses between clients and servers over a network, forming the foundation of web APIs, websites, and distributed applications.
API GatewayA service that acts as a single entry point for APIs, routing requests while handling authentication, rate limiting, monitoring, and other cross-cutting concerns.