I agree there are many positive aspects to schema-based API systems. What I disagree with is the assertion that "X is the future, Y is the past". Novelty does

I agree there are many positive aspects to schema-based API systems. What I disagree with is the assertion that "X is the future, Y is the past". Novelty does not automatically equal superiority and there are tangible pros and cons for each. I might be able to take the discussion slightly more seriously if the article wasn't part of a marketing strategy for a company selling protobuf-based products.