Beyond REST: Exploring Modern API Paradigms

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GraphQL cuts data transfer by 60–70% so clients fetch exactly what they need, event‑driven systems stream state changes for near‑real‑time reactions and loose coupling, API mesh routes, composes and secures many microservice integrations instead of ad‑hoc proxies, serverless runtimes claim up to 78% cost reduction with cold starts ~3s and warm responses ~250ms, AI‑enhanced APIs add intent recognition, anomaly detection and predictive caching, and hypermedia APIs claim ~65% fewer client‑break changes.

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1. 0:00Introduction and Overview
2. 0:33The Shift Beyond REST
3. 1:08Challenges with REST
4. 1:48GraphQL: A Data Efficiency Breakthrough
5. 2:28Event-Driven Architectures
6. 3:01API Mesh: Simplifying Integrations
7. 3:31Serverless APIs: Scaling on Demand
8. 4:02Enhanced APIs: Smarter Integrations
9. 4:32Hypermedia APIs: Self-Documenting Systems
10. 5:05Strategic Considerations and Key Takeaways
11. 5:53Conclusion and Q&A

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