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GraphQL w/ Trevor Turk (Bonus: VCR)

Nov 7, 2023
Trevor Turk and Matt discuss the emergence and implications of GraphQL, its impact on team communication, handling large data and nested queries, debunking GraphQL terminology, using GraphQL as an add-on to REST, tricking product managers, opinions on GraphQL and testing practices, and reflections on the software as a craft movement and the value of test-driven development.
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Quick takeaways

  • GraphQL provides front-end developers with more power and flexibility by giving them access to a wide range of data through a self-documenting API.
  • GraphQL originated from Facebook's need to improve the performance of their mobile app, offering a more efficient and flexible way to query data.

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The Benefits of GraphQL for Frontend Developers

GraphQL provides front-end developers with more power and flexibility by giving them access to a wide range of data through a self-documenting API. This empowers them to make changes and iterate faster without having to rely on backend developers for every modification. The isolated and self-contained nature of GraphQL fields makes it easier to reason about and test individual components, enhancing developer productivity. Additionally, GraphQL allows front-end developers to request only the data they need, which is especially useful when integrating with third-party APIs to avoid unnecessary network requests and improve performance. While GraphQL may not be the default standard for all APIs, it offers valuable benefits for front-end development.

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