GraphQL Federation - The @key to Your Platform API Strategy • Derek Kuc • GOTO 2024

This presentation was recorded at GOTO Chicago 2024. #GOTOcon #GOTOchgo https://gotochgo.com Derek Kuc - Principal Software Engineer at Apollo GraphQL RESOURCES https://bsky.app/profile/dkuc.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusz-kuc-244b673 https://twitter.com/derek_kuc https://github.com/dariuszkuc ABSTRACT Many developers mistakenly view GraphQL as a graph database or as an alternative to REST. In reality, GraphQL’s greatest strength is its power to unify your existing APIs into a single, unified API. In this talk, learn how a federated GraphQL architecture can help you build a scalable platform that maximizes the value of your existing APIs. Learn how to leverage federation to create a flexible, resilient API strategy that evolves with your business needs. [...] TIMECODES 00:00 Intro 01:04 Experience APIs 02:02 Strategy 1: No layer 04:58 Strategy 2: Backend for frontend (BFF) 08:15 Strategy 3: GraphQL federation 09:15 What is GraphQL? 20:00 Apollo federation 22:59 GraphQL vs REST? 23:24 GraphQL makes your APIs better 32:00 How? 34:34 Summary 35:39 Outro Download slides and read the full abstract here: https://gotochgo.com/2024/sessions/3457 RECOMMENDED BOOKS Gregor Hohpe • Platform Strategy • https://amzn.to/4cxfYdb Gregor Hohpe • The Software Architect Elevator • https://amzn.to/3F6d2ax Eve Porcello & Alex Banks • Learning GraphQL • https://amzn.to/3ZH1h2k Robin Wieruch • The Road to GraphQL • https://amzn.to/3rNwTa1 Samer Buna • GraphQL in Action • https://amzn.to/3tm9ugB https://bsky.app/profile/gotocon.com https://twitter.com/GOTOcon https://www.linkedin.com/company/goto- https://www.instagram.com/goto_con https://www.facebook.com/GOTOConferences #GraphQL #GraphQLFederation #PlatformEngineering #PlatformStrategy #API #APIs #APIStrategy #ExperienceAPIs #BackendForFrontend #DerekKuc CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket at https://gotopia.tech Sign up for updates and specials at https://gotopia.tech/newsletter SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily. https://www.youtube.com/user/GotoConferences/?sub_confirmation=1