Choosing the Best API Architecture for Your Project in 2025 | Techrise Glow
When building modern apps and systems, selecting the right API architecture is a game-changer. REST, GraphQL, and gRPC each serve unique needs — from simplicity and compatibility to speed and real-time communication. At Techrise Glow, we help businesses in Kenya and beyond adopt the best-fit API solutions for performance, scalability, and growth.
REST: Reliable & Widely Adopted
What It Is: REST (Representational State Transfer) uses standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to access resources via URLs.
Ideal For:
- CRUD-based apps
- Public APIs
- Apps needing cache-friendly communication
- Teams with broad development experience
GraphQL: Flexible, Efficient Data Fetching
What It Is: A query-based API style that lets clients request exactly what they need from a single endpoint.
Ideal For:
- Mobile or dashboard apps
- Apps with complex data relationships
- Teams controlling both frontend and backend
gRPC: High-Performance Internal Communication
What It Is: A modern RPC protocol developed by Google that uses HTTP/2 and Protocol Buffers for ultra-fast, type-safe communication.
Ideal For:
- Microservices
- Internal systems
- Real-time apps (chat, IoT, video streaming)
- Polyglot environments
