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gRPC vs REST

Choose RPC or REST

gRPC provides typed, streaming RPC over HTTP/2; REST uses HTTP verbs and JSON. Choose based on ecosystem, latency, and client needs.

When to Use gRPC

Low-latency, typed services, streaming, and polyglot stubs.

When to Use REST

Broad client compatibility, simple CRUD, and caching.

Interoperate

Expose gateways when mixing protocols.

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