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RESTCONF vs CLI

Developers should learn RESTCONF when working on network automation, software-defined networking (SDN), or cloud infrastructure management, as it allows for seamless integration with modern DevOps tools and workflows meets developers should learn cli for tasks like server administration, file manipulation, version control (e. Here's our take.

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RESTCONF

Developers should learn RESTCONF when working on network automation, software-defined networking (SDN), or cloud infrastructure management, as it allows for seamless integration with modern DevOps tools and workflows

RESTCONF

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Developers should learn RESTCONF when working on network automation, software-defined networking (SDN), or cloud infrastructure management, as it allows for seamless integration with modern DevOps tools and workflows

Pros

  • +It is particularly useful in scenarios requiring dynamic configuration of network devices (e
  • +Related to: yang, netconf

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

CLI

Developers should learn CLI for tasks like server administration, file manipulation, version control (e

Pros

  • +g
  • +Related to: bash, git

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. RESTCONF is a protocol while CLI is a tool. We picked RESTCONF based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

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The Bottom Line
RESTCONF wins

Based on overall popularity. RESTCONF is more widely used, but CLI excels in its own space.

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