[ishjoh]

I have used GraphQL and REST extensively.

I prefer REST. It is easier to cache server side which for certain types of data can be extremely useful. It works well with monitoring software. It is extremely easy to understand with just using curl.

Graphql works extremely well with React. The Graphql Apollo React client fits like a glove and is a pleasure to work with. I have not found a REST library that fits as well although there are likely some now.