Mandate REST, or include alternatives like GraphQL

[clausmullie]

Seems like we mandating to use REST, are we excluding other alternatives, like GraphQL

C.2 API Interface and Behavior
APIs MUST follow RESTful URL conventions with predictable endpoint structures

Does indeed exclude GraphQL

This could either become more open, something like

APIs MUST provide a documented, machine-readable interface that allows programmatic access to data with predictable request and response patterns.

with the risk of becoming too vague and more complex to interpret/implement

Or explicitly include GraphQL

If using REST, APIs MUST follow RESTful URL conventions with predictable endpoint structures
If using GraphQL, APIs MUST includes a consistent schema with clearly defined types, queries, and mutations

Would there be any others to add to this list?

[lathoub]

Certainly valid points: API's for REST, ODATA, GraqhQL, SPARQL ... should all be considered.

Each having their own particularities.