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Why GraphQL?

• Greater Flexibility
• Less Data Usage
• REST API is more strict but easy to implement
• Big Learning Curve with GraphQL
• Fewer Requests Needed with GraphQL
• Challenges with accessing in Swift
• How Apollo Works
• Starting with both REST API and GraphQL
• Using Subscriptions WebSockets with GraphQL for Syncing

WebSockets

• Perfect for Gaming, Chat, and Financial Applications
• Why Long Polling Might Be Better
• How to keep a URL Session open
• How to stay organized with WebSockets
• How to support and test WebSockets?

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