Switching from GraphQL to REST? Take a load off with Sofa

The tutorial discusses the reasons and methods for converting GraphQL APIs to REST APIs, highlighting the flexibility of REST in accommodating API consumers and optimizing performance through caching strategies. It introduces Sofa, a Node.js library that simplifies the conversion process by transforming GraphQL schemas into REST endpoints without necessitating significant code rewrites, thus enabling a smooth migration. The setup process involves creating a basic book and author API using Node.js, Express, and GraphQL, and leveraging Sofa to automatically generate REST endpoints and documentation through OpenAPI. Additionally, the tutorial provides guidance on testing GraphQL queries against their REST counterparts and suggests using tools like LogRocket to monitor API performance and troubleshoot issues in production environments. This approach offers developers a practical solution for supporting both GraphQL and REST, catering to different user preferences and enhancing API efficiency.