A weekly newsletter of the best news, articles and projects about GraphQL

Articles

Optimize your Bundle Size with SWC and GraphQL Codegen

Are you looking for ways to optimize your web application's performance and reduce bundle size? Check out this article that explores the benefits of using SWC and GraphQL Codegen and how to integrate them into your development workflow. Learn some practical tips and tricks to further improve your web app's performance and speed.

How to secure and make GraphQL blazingly fast

If you are concerned about the security of your GraphQL APIs and want to optimize their performance, this article might be what you're looking for! It discusses different approaches to secure your GraphQL APIs and shares tips on how to make them lightning-fast. From using JWT and HTTPS to caching and pagination, this article provides practical advice to help you enhance your GraphQL APIs' security and speed.

Implementation-First GraphQL

Are you tired of getting bogged down in the planning and design stages of your GraphQL projects? Jordan proposes a different approach: implementation-first. By focusing on building working software as soon as possible and iterating from there, you can avoid analysis paralysis and deliver value to your users faster. The article also discusses the benefits and challenges of this approach and provides practical tips to help you implement it successfully in your projects.

Graphbase, Edge Resolvers

Graphbase was on a spree last week, releasing feature after feature. If you have always wanted to try Edge Resolvers, now's your chance. And if you'd rather look into their new OpenAPI Connector, Owner-based Authorization, and Serverless Search, head over to their site!

Tools & Open Source

REST APIs to GraphQL — Switch with Stitch

Are you considering migrating your REST APIs to GraphQL but don't know where to start? This article explores how Stitch can help you make the switch. Stitch is a tool that can automatically convert your REST APIs to GraphQL, saving you time and effort. The article provides step-by-step instructions and examples to demonstrate how Stitch works and shares some best practices to help you make the most of this tool. If you're looking for a way to streamline your API development process, check out this article!

Podcasts & Shows

Postman, Breaking Changes Podcast with Annyce Davis from Meetup

In this episode, Kin Lane, Postman's Chief Evangelist, is joined by Annyce Davis, VP of Engineering at Meetup, to discuss the adoption of GraphQL, its benefits and challenges at scale, and the business of APIs. Annyce shares her insights on how Meetup adopted GraphQL and the advantages it brings to their business. She also sheds light on the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. Kin and Annyce delve into the importance of the business side of APIs, beyond just the technology.

Videos

Type-safe GraphQL resolvers with garph

We've shared garph on the newsletter a couple of weeks ago. But now Jamie has created an awesome graphql.wtf episode which we simply have to share as well.

Surveys

The GraphQL Challenges Survey

The State of GraphQL survey last year uncovered some pain points. We want to dive deep into how these issues are resolved in real-world applications. That’s why Hygraph, The Guild, and others created a new survey to understand better those challenges and how you approach them. They'd love to learn first-hand experience from you!

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