Overview
Explore the power of GraphQL beyond JavaScript servers in this 22-minute conference talk from React.js Conf 2016. Discover how to implement GraphQL schemas in non-JS backends using Python, PHP/Hack, Ruby, or Scala. Learn about Graphene, a leading GraphQL framework for Python, and understand its capabilities in setting up GraphQL servers and schemas efficiently. Gain insights into REST limitations, development processes, and the main goals of Graphene through various prototypes and real-world examples. Understand the advantages of using GraphQL in your backend and get a glimpse of upcoming features in this informative presentation by Syrus Akbary from Meta.
Syllabus
Intro
Example usage
REST Limitations
Consequences of using REST
Development Process
Different approaches, same issue
Main Differences
Main Goals of Graphene
First prototype
Second prototype
Final version
Real world example
Upcoming Features
Why use GraphQL in your Backend
Taught by
Meta Developers