Why GraphQL Between Microservices Is the Worst Idea and the Best Idea at the Same Time
GOTO Chicago 2020

Monday Apr 27
12:00 PM –
12:40 PM
Room 6
Monday Apr 27
3:30 PM –
4:10 PM
Room 6
Tuesday Apr 28
10:00 AM –
10:40 AM
Room 6

Why GraphQL Between Microservices Is the Worst Idea and the Best Idea at the Same Time



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It seems like everyone is talking about GraphQL. "GraphQL all the things!!". But does GraphQL really fits everywhere? What might be some of the issues of using GraphQL between services?

In this talk I will demonstrate different approaches that are currently being discussed in the community, their downsides and pitfalls and also reveal a new radical approach that might shine a new light on the subject.