Best of GraphQL — March 2023

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   ByteByteGo·3y

   EP49: API Architectural Styles

   This week’s system design refresher: API architectural styles. EP49: API Architectural Styles. How Levels.fyi scaled to millions of users using Google Sheets as a backend. Backend burger: How to use New Relic to achieve Kubernetes observability.

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   Community Picks·3y

   A Brief History of API: RPC, REST, GraphQL, tRPC

   This post provides a brief history of API technologies, including RPC, REST, GraphQL, and tRPC. It discusses their advantages, disadvantages, and their impact on the development of web applications. The author also shares their personal experiences and opinions on these technologies.

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   The Art of Simplicity·3y

   Data API Builder

   Data API builder for Azure Databases(DAB) is a small application where you only need an API to expose some data. With data API builder, database objects can be exposed via REST or GraphQL endpoints so that your data can be accessed using modern techniques on any platform.

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   Better Programming·3y

   GraphQL: From Excitement to Deception

   GraphQL is a trendy technology that solves specific problems related to data fetching and allows for better data querying and manipulation. However, it also comes with challenges such as performance optimization, typing complexity, tooling support, and security concerns. The decision to adopt GraphQL should be based on careful consideration of business requirements and the maturity of the ecosystem.

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   Community Picks·3y

   Custom API server with basic CRUD — Apollo, GraphQL & MongoDB

   Learn how to create a custom API server with basic CRUD operations using Apollo, GraphQL, and MongoDB.

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   Reflectoring·3y

   Build CRUD APIs Using Apollo Server(Graphql), MongoDB and Node.Js

   GraphQL allows clients to define the structure of the data to be returned by the server, as well as allowing multiple resource requests in a single query call. It’s like when a teacher keeps a class register with detailed information about each student, such as their name, age, favorite color, etc.

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