From REST to GraphQL

Submitted Aug 17, 2017

Technical level: Beginner

APIs are everywhere: we consume APIs, we produce APIs. The pace of delivering new features and updates are so important that we are continuously looking for smarter ways to expose and use APIs. In this talk, we will explore REST downfalls and why GraphQL is the future of Apps. We will also discuss how GraphQL lets you create your own story and becomes the missing link between frontend and backend developers.

Outline

Designing a UI Component server and query using GraphQL
Shortcomings of REST
How GraphQL addresses the shortcomings of REST?
What is GraphQL?
Why is GraphQL frontend friendly?
Hello World GraphiQL
Types of operations in GraphQL
Live Coding and Demos
What is the future?
Using GraphQL in real scenarios @ Adobe
Who is using GraphQL in industry?

Requirements

Familiarity with JavaScript and REST

Speaker bio

Saloni is a frontend engineer at Adobe working on adobe.com. She has been working on frontend technologies like Angularjs, Canjs, Vuejs. She loves to explore new frameworks and everything UX.