GraphQL vs tRPC vs gRPC vs REST in 2026 — How to Pick an API Layer
When to use REST vs GraphQL vs tRPC vs gRPC vs Connect in 2026. The tradeoffs each makes, where each shines, and a decision guide based on your client/server combination.
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Anthropic Claude API + Tool Use — A Practical Guide for 2026
How to actually use the Anthropic Claude API in production. Messages format, tool use, prompt caching for 90% cost cuts, structured outputs, streaming, and the gotchas worth knowing.
Rate Limiting Strategies for APIs
A practical comparison of rate limiting algorithms (fixed window, sliding window, leaky bucket, token bucket), production-ready Redis implementations, and the headers your API should return.
Getting Started with FastAPI: Modern Python APIs Done Right
A practical, hands-on introduction to FastAPI covering type-driven routing, Pydantic validation, async I/O, dependency injection, and a sane project layout.