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If by "an API" you mean "JSON sent over the network" then I don't really see too much of an advantage in: database -> server side program -> JSON -> network ->

If by "an API" you mean "JSON sent over the network" then I don't really see too much of an advantage in: database -> server side program -> JSON -> network -> client side program -> HTML -> browser renderer over database -> server side program -> HTML -> network -> browser renderer

jfengel 3y ago
The main advantage is when you have degraded connectivity. Your client app behaves like an app (or app-like web site).