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Choose wrong, and you're looking at months of refactoring, performance issues, and developers asking \"why did we build it this way?\"\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The problem isn't lack of options - it's having too many. REST remains the default, GraphQL promises to solve everything, and tRPC claims to make your TypeScript dreams come true. Each has its evangelists telling you their way is the only way.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>But here's the truth: there's no universal solution. What works for a tech giant with infinite resources won't necessarily work for your team. Let's look at what actually matters when choosing an API architecture in 2025.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>The Current State of API Architecture\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Most technical leaders face a common challenge in 2025: their API needs have outgrown their architecture.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>REST APIs struggle with complex data requirements, GraphQL adds complexity teams might not need, and tRPC looks appealing but limits your options. 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