REST vs GraphQL vs WebSocket vs gRPC: API Styles and Contracts in Go

From REST to GraphQL, WebSocket, and gRPC — explore API communication patterns and how contracts like OpenAPI, Swagger, and Protobuf shape modern Go systems.

2025-09-07 Â· 15 min Â· 3062 words Â· Norbix

API Modeling in Distributed Systems: REST, WebSocket, gRPC, and GraphQL

Learn how modern distributed systems use REST, gRPC, WebSocket, and GraphQL together. Explore architectural tradeoffs, communication patterns, scalability concerns, and real-world API modeling strategies.

2026-05-26 Â· 5 min Â· 1037 words Â· Norbix