GraphQL as an Alternative Approach to REST

Explore GraphQL as a powerful alternative to REST APIs in this comprehensive 52-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Dive into the origins of GraphQL, designed by Facebook to optimize mobile client data retrieval, and discover its rapid adoption since being open-sourced in 2015. Learn about the implications of transitioning from REST to GraphQL, weighing the pros and cons for existing successful APIs. Examine the tools, languages, and considerations for API design when implementing GraphQL. Through rich content and hands-on demonstrations, gain valuable insights into when, where, and why GraphQL might be the right choice for your organization or specific use case. Evaluate the impact on API gateways and understand how GraphQL addresses common API challenges. By the end of this talk, you'll have a solid foundation to make informed decisions about incorporating GraphQL into your API strategy.