World Congress 2024 • Aug 20, 2024 • Session details

GraphQL: Does it replace SQL, REST or Something Else?

GraphQL doesn't replace SQL. It solves REST's over-fetching problem through precise schema contracts. Learn when to use it and when standard HTTP remains structurally superior.

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Comparing GraphQL capabilities against the JSON API standard

Alen Pokos · LIVE

4:00 min

Defining data requirements using GraphQL schema and queries

Josh Goldberg · JS Congress

2:46 min

Addressing data query flexibility with GraphQL

Simon Auer

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5:00 min

Approaches to building a GraphQL API layer

William Lyon · LIVE

2:01 min

Exploring alternative data retrieval methods beyond standard REST patterns

Rustam Mehmandarov

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6:50 min

Evaluating graphql implementation and legacy migration strategies

Nachiket Apte · LIVE

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