Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - Wes Teaches Scott about Keystone.js
Dec 30, 2019
Discover the power of Keystone.js as the hosts break down its advantages for building GraphQL APIs. They cover its user-friendly GUI and the automation of CRUD operations, highlighting how it boosts development efficiency. The discussion includes best practices for hosting solutions with MongoDB and PM2 for managing Node.js applications. They also candidly address the framework's challenges, like TypeScript support and authentication complexities, while sharing personal insights and recommendations for developers.
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KeystoneJS Overview
- KeystoneJS is a headless CMS, GraphQL server, and admin GUI combined.
- It offers built-in authentication and allows customization.
Customizing KeystoneJS
- Customize Keystone's auto-generated CRUD operations by writing custom resolvers.
- Alternatively, use hooks to inject custom logic at various lifecycle stages.
Think Mill Collaboration
- Wes is having his KeystoneJS code reviewed by Think Mill, an Australian company.
- They answer his KeystoneJS questions overnight due to time zone differences.