GITHUB'S REST API

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How do GitHub's REST API and GraphQL API differ in terms of functionality and use cases, particularly when it comes to integrating with external services and leveraging webhooks for event-driven workflows?

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GitHub's REST API and GraphQL API serve similar purposes of accessing and interacting with GitHub's data, but they differ in their approach and capabilities.

REST API:
Uses standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.
Provides a more fixed data structure with predefined endpoints for specific actions.

GraphQL API:
Allows clients to request only the data they need, enabling more efficient queries.
Suited for complex queries where specific data fields are required.