Ask HN: Why GraphQL APIs but no Datalog APIs?

Re:Ask HN: Why GraphQL APIs but no Datalog APIs? by korla on Monday December 09, 2019 @04:00AM (#21741286)

Aren't you just moving the client to the backend here? As I understand it we are talking about how whoever needs to render the data gets the data. GraphQL vs. REST vs. whatever is still as relevant in the backend-rendered case.

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Re:Ask HN: Why GraphQL APIs but no Datalog APIs? by je42 on Tuesday December 10, 2019 @12:16AM (#21749804)

Yes, exactly true if you see it from that angle.

From your angle, I guess one other alternative to GraphQL and REST would be RPC. ;)

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Re:Ask HN: Why GraphQL APIs but no Datalog APIs? by korla on Thursday December 12, 2019 @01:35AM (#21769754)

It absolutely is. It is in fact, one of my preferred ways to design systems when doing it in tight coupling between backend and frontend. Such as in a micro-fronted-style vertical. It’s very effective when the needs of the frontend dictate the needs of the backend.

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