I've found it reduces complexity in your app code (at least on the front end). You basically have no or extremely minimal data fetching logic where as with REST

I've found it reduces complexity in your app code (at least on the front end). You basically have no or extremely minimal data fetching logic where as with REST you often find yourself making more requests in response to other requests. I.e to traverse relations. GQL Gives you that for free. Also the tooling is next level . GraphIql alone is miles ahead of any REST tooling offerings. Also, typescript generation. Truly improved my workflow.