Why HAL-Forms (_templates) Slow Down Your API Responses

In the world of REST APIs, HATEOAS (Hypermedia as the Engine of Application State) remains one of the more ambitious ideals. And for those embracing HAL (Hypertext Application Language), it often feels like a pragmatic bridge between simplicity and hypermedia maturity. But once you dive deeper—especially when HAL evolves into HAL-Forms, things can get… sluggish. …

Jun 4, 2025 - 08:00
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Why HAL-Forms (_templates) Slow Down Your API Responses
In the world of REST APIs, HATEOAS (Hypermedia as the Engine of Application State) remains one of the more ambitious ideals. And for those embracing HAL (Hypertext Application Language), it often feels like a pragmatic bridge between simplicity and hypermedia maturity. But once you dive deeper—especially when HAL evolves into HAL-Forms, things can get… sluggish. …