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title: "Discussion on \"When it comes to retrieving data for a restaurant menu from a Node.js API, it is generally recommended to use REST APIs instead of Socket.IO.\" | Hashnode"
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# [When it comes to retrieving data for a restaurant menu from a Node.js API, it is generally recommended to use REST APIs instead of Socket.IO.](https://northfoxgroup.hashnode.dev/when-it-comes-to-retrieving-data-for-a-restaurant-menu-from-a-nodejs-api-it-is-generally-recommended-to-use-rest-apis-instead-of-socketio?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

REST APIs are designed to handle requests and responses, making them a great choice for retrieving large amounts of data. You can easily send a request to your API and receive a response containing the menu data, which can be easily parsed and displa...

Mar 27, 2023 · 2 min read · northfoxgroup.hashnode.dev  
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