We are starting work on a new project that requires Read only functionality from SharePoint and OneDrive (for data archiving purposes).
We are at a bit of a standstill as whether to use the SharePoint API or Graph API.
I don't think we have enough resources to implement both solutions. However, saying that, the Graph API is the API that will be receiving long term support from what I've read.
Hi @Adz-7732 ,
I will recommend you Microsoft Graph API. Microsoft Graph is a RESTful web API that enables you to access Microsoft Cloud service resources. After you register your app and get authentication tokens for a user or service, you can make requests to the Microsoft Graph API. Microsoft Graph becomes useful when you wish to link several resources types in one point. Also as trevorseward said, The SharePoint API isn't being developed any longer. So the Graph might be a better choice for us.
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Hi @Adz-7732 ,
Since you are working with OneDrive. I will recommend you Graph API. You can use Microsoft Graph to create an app that connects with files across OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint document libraries. With Microsoft Graph, you can build a variety of experiences with files stored in Microsoft 365, from simply storing user documents to complex file-sharing scenarios.
Please refer to the following document
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/resources/onedrive?view=graph-rest-1.0
Hi @Adz-7732 ,
If there's anything you'd like to know, don't hesitate to ask.
Always use the Graph API. The SharePoint API (generally) isn't being developed any longer. Investments are going into the Graph API.
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