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Issue 293• Sep 16, 2022

Articles

Getting Started with GraphQL API with Node.js Backend Support(opens in new tab)

If you are new to GraphQL and are using Node.js, this guide will show you how GraphQL works, how it differs from REST APIs, and how to write your first GraphQL service.

Adding Authorization to a GraphQL Server(opens in new tab)

Learn about the different ways you can add authorization and access controls to your GraphQL API, their advantages and disadvantages, and best practices. And learn how Cerbos can help with that.

What Makes Defending GraphQL APIs Challenging to Security Engineers(opens in new tab)

Monitoring GraphQL APIs for security-related incidents and identifying suspicious queries and exploitation attempts requires different specialized tooling and processes. This article helps identify what you need to look for and how to adapt your toolchain and monitoring solutions.

Tools & Open Source

Nhost, the OSS Firebase Alternative with GraphQL(opens in new tab)

Get a database and backend configured and ready in minutes so you can focus on your app and users. Nhost supports GraphQL out of the box (using Hasura), includes frameworks for authentication, serverless functions, and storage, and neatly integrates with GitHub for easy deployments. And it works with all frontend frameworks and hosting platforms.

Videos

GraphQL Explorer Plugin with GraphiQL(opens in new tab)

Learn how to use the new plugin ecosystem with GraphiQL to install GraphQL Explorer. Execute GraphQL operations with a click!

Events

GraphQL Conf. 2022 | Sept 29 2022, online(opens in new tab)

The GraphQL Conf. 2022 is around the corner. This event features industry experts discussing the best practices of GraphQL and a full-day networking opportunity through Discord. The conference is made available online for free to everyone in the GraphQL community. View the top-notch GraphQL talks from anywhere by joining the conference.

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