What Could Go Wrong with a GraphQL Query and Can OpenTelemetry Help?

Explore the challenges and solutions in using GraphQL for API development and how OpenTelemetry can assist in troubleshooting. Learn about the benefits of GraphQL as a query language and server-side runtime for creating fast, flexible, and developer-friendly APIs on top of complex microservice architectures. Discover common issues faced when running GraphQL in production and investigate how OpenTelemetry can help isolate failures and resolve performance problems. Gain insights into the current state of OpenTelemetry support for GraphQL and areas for improvement. Begin with a brief introduction to GraphQL technology before delving into practical challenges and potential solutions using OpenTelemetry in this informative 24-minute conference talk by Sonja Chevre and Ahmet Soormally from Tyk Technologies, presented at a CNCF event.