Chisato · · 4 min read gRPC vs REST: Choosing an API Style
gRPC uses binary Protocol Buffers over HTTP/2 for fast, typed service calls; REST uses JSON over HTTP for accessible, resource-based APIs. How to pick.
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Takina · · 4 min read REST vs GraphQL: Choosing an API Style
REST exposes fixed endpoints per resource; GraphQL lets clients query exactly the fields they need through one endpoint. How to choose between them.
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Chisato · · 4 min read What Is Rate Limiting? Algorithms and When to Use It
Rate limiting caps how many requests a client can make in a given window, protecting APIs from abuse and overload. Common algorithms compared.
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Chisato · · 6 min read How to Deploy a Hono API on Cloudflare Workers
Deploy a Hono API on Cloudflare Workers step by step: scaffold the project, add routes, middleware, and KV storage, test locally, and ship it worldwide.
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Chisato · · 3 min read What Is gRPC? High-Performance APIs, Explained
gRPC is a high-performance RPC framework from Google that uses HTTP/2 and Protocol Buffers for fast, typed, cross-language service communication.
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Takina · · 3 min read What Is GraphQL? A Query Language for Your API
GraphQL is a query language for APIs where clients request exactly the data they need. Learn how it works, when to use it, and how it compares to REST.
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The Lycoris Team · · 3 min read What Is an API? The Contracts That Connect Software
An API is a defined contract that lets one piece of software talk to another. Learn what APIs are, how they work, and why modern software runs on them.
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The Lycoris Team · · 3 min read What Is a REST API? A Plain-English Guide
A REST API is a web API that follows a set of conventions built on HTTP. Learn how URLs, HTTP methods, status codes, and JSON fit together.
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Takina · · 4 min read What Is a Webhook? Event-Driven HTTP, Explained
A webhook is an HTTP callback that notifies your server the moment something happens — no polling. How webhooks work and how to use them safely.
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