<ul><li>The switch from REST to GraphQL was motivated by the limitations faced with REST in terms of frontend teams getting blocked, inefficient data fetching, and managing bloated APIs.</li><li>The flexibility of data requirements was a key factor in the decision to switch to GraphQL, allowing for a single schema to be exposed for clients to pull exactly what they need.</li><li>With GraphQL, frontend autonomy improved, the number of endpoints decreased significantly, precise responses were sent matching UI requirements, and auto-generated documentation streamlined onboarding.</li><li>Challenges encountered after the switch included difficulties in caching, complex authorization at the field level, N+1 query nightmares, weaker error monitoring, and a learning curve for the team, emphasizing the need for proper planning and training.</li></ul>

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