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REST vs. GraphQL: The Battle for Data Efficiency

In our last post, we discussed the API Gateway as the “Head Waiter” of your software architecture. But how exactly do you place your order with that waiter? For a long time, there was really only one standard way to talk to a server: REST. It was the industry standard—reliable, predictable, and rigid. But as mobile apps became more complex…

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REST vs. GraphQL: The Battle for Data Efficiency

In our last post, we discussed the API Gateway as the “Head Waiter” of your software architecture. But how exactly do you place your order with that waiter? For a long time, there was really only one standard way to talk to a server: REST. It was the industry standard—reliable,…

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The Blueprint of the Future: Demystifying MACH Architecture

In our previous post, we talked about Composable Commerce—the idea of building your software stack like a custom LEGO set rather than buying a pre-glued statue. But how do you know if a piece of software is actually “LEGO-compatible”? Enter MACH. MACH is not a specific software; it is a philosophy. It is a set of technical standards that certifies…