
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="573" src="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/API-Days-NY-Apollo-GraphQL-Speakers-1024x573.png" alt="" class="wp-image-23618" srcset="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/API-Days-NY-Apollo-GraphQL-Speakers-1024x573.png 1024w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/API-Days-NY-Apollo-GraphQL-Speakers-300x168.png 300w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/API-Days-NY-Apollo-GraphQL-Speakers-768x430.png 768w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/API-Days-NY-Apollo-GraphQL-Speakers.png 1186w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>API Days NY is a must-attend for those looking to network with API leaders and learn how top enterprises are leveraging federated GraphQL in their API platforms. As you can see from the agenda highlights below, it will be an exciting two day event.&nbsp;</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Our founder and CTO, Matt DeBergalis, will share his keynote &#8220;The Year Ahead for GraphQL Federation: Uniting APIs for the AI Era”</li>



<li>API leaders from Netflix, Wayfair and Apollo will present sessions on optimizing performance, creating effective api schemas and building an internal community for effective API governance</li>



<li>Apollo is offering a free workshop to guide you through building your first GraphQL query and beyond</li>



<li><a href="https://bit.ly/43IhuX4">Register to join us for a meetup &amp; happy hour</a> to meet with peer API leaders and GraphQL experts</li>
</ul>



<p>Swing by the Apollo booth to connect, and read on for more details.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#keynote-the-year-ahead-for-graphql-federation-combining-apis-for-the-ai-era" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="keynote-the-year-ahead-for-graphql-federation-combining-apis-for-the-ai-era"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Keynote: The Year Ahead for GraphQL Federation: Combining APIs for the AI Era</strong></h3>



<p><em>Matt DeBergalis, Founder and CTO, Apollo GraphQL</em></p>



<p>Forget what you’ve heard about GraphQL – it’s not a REST alternative, graph database, or just for front-end developers. GraphQL is about combining the APIs you already have.</p>



<p>In this talk, you’ll learn how a federated GraphQL architecture brings a platform approach to API composition, where it fits into the API stack, and what is coming next to help teams build tomorrow’s AI products and experiences on today’s APIs.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#session-the-graphql-overhead-myth-or-reality" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="session-the-graphql-overhead-myth-or-reality"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Session: The GraphQL Overhead: Myth or Reality?</strong></h3>



<p><em>Marc-André Grioux, Senior Software Engineer &amp; Author, Netflix</em></p>



<p>GraphQL is a powerful tool to enable declarative data fetching on the client and dynamic data representation on the server. This power must have an overhead. In this talk, investigate what this overhead is made of, how impactful it can be to scaling an API platform and services, and how to mitigate it as much as possible while retaining the benefits of GraphQL.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#session-the-secrets-to-graph-success-from-inception-to-general-availability" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="session-the-secrets-to-graph-success-from-inception-to-general-availability"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Session: The Secrets to Graph Success, from Inception to General Availability</strong></h3>



<p><em>Leah Hurwich-Adler, Senior Product Leader</em></p>



<p>Building an API platform for a Fortune 100 retailer, capable of handling over 600 million requests per day, requires a highly distributed ecosystem and Federated GraphQL. Drawing from firsthand experience, Leah will share insights on building an internal API community, setting up governance models, and igniting leaders&#8217; enthusiasm for your platform vision. Join this talk to uncover the keys to launching a successful GraphQL platform, through lessons that merge technology with strategic and leadership insights.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#session-benefits-of-idiomatic-code-first-graphql-development" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="session-benefits-of-idiomatic-code-first-graphql-development"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Session: Benefits of Idiomatic Code First GraphQL Development</strong></h3>



<p><em>Derek Kuc, Principal Engineer, Apollo GraphQL</em></p>



<p>When building a GraphQL server, two main approaches exist: starting with an SDL and matching resolver logic, or generating the schema directly from code. In this talk, explore the benefits of idiomatic code-first GraphQL development, focusing on GraphQL Kotlin examples. Discover how this approach enhances developer experience and API consistency.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#workshop-build-an-api-composition-layer-with-apollo-graphql" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="workshop-build-an-api-composition-layer-with-apollo-graphql"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Workshop: Build an API Composition Layer with Apollo GraphQL</strong></h3>



<p><em>Michael Berger, Solutions Engineer, Apollo GraphQL</em></p>



<p>Use GraphQL to accelerate developer velocity by creating a composition layer for your microservices. Orchestrate data by creating a query that spans your REST APIs and delivers exactly the data your application requires. Learn how to build your first GraphQL query and why GraphQL is valuable to your microservice architecture.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#nyc-meetup-and-happy-hour" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="nyc-meetup-and-happy-hour"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>NYC Meetup and Happy Hour</strong></h3>



<p><a href="https://bit.ly/43IhuX4">Register to join the Apollo team, Graph Champions, and apidays attendees</a> on April 30 at 6 PM following the conference for bites and beverages at nearby restaurant The Reading Room (16 E 46th St, New York, NY 10017 &#8211; located in the Gotham Hotel)</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#still-deciding-get-your-free-pass-now-before-they-run-out" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="still-deciding-get-your-free-pass-now-before-they-run-out"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Still deciding? Get your free pass now before they run out!&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<p>The full conference ticket includes access to the Keynotes, Track Sessions, Workshops and Networking Breakfasts and Lunches on April 30 &amp; May 1. Email <a href="mailto:champions@apollographql.com">champions@apollographql.com</a> to learn more and request a pass.</p>


Join Us at API Days in New York City, April 30 & May 1, 2024


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#industry-leaders-to-showcase-tangible-business-impact-of-graphql-federation" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="industry-leaders-to-showcase-tangible-business-impact-of-graphql-federation"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><em>Industry Leaders to Showcase Tangible Business Impact of GraphQL Federation</em></h2>



<p>In the wake of a recent report by Gartner<sup>®</sup>, <a href="https://apollographql.com">Apollo GraphQL</a>, the creator of GraphQL federation, is announcing the 7th annual GraphQL Summit, scheduled for October 8–10, 2024, in New York City. This premier three-day event gathers the largest assembly of GraphQL enthusiasts and API platform teams. Engineering teams can learn from industry leaders spearheading successful GraphQL deployments at scale and hear from Apollo GraphQL on its product roadmap and vision for the future of GraphQL and GraphQL federation.</p>



<p>According to the Gartner report, GraphQL&#8217;s adoption is on the rise, since “By 2027, more than 60% of enterprises will use GraphQL in production, up from less than 30% in 2024.” The report also predicts that “By 2027, 30% of enterprises using GraphQL will utilize GraphQL federation, up from less than 5% in 2024.”1<sup data-fn="5626a7a6-afc4-465e-84b4-2219decdae0e" class="fn"><a href="#5626a7a6-afc4-465e-84b4-2219decdae0e" id="5626a7a6-afc4-465e-84b4-2219decdae0e-link">1</a></sup> As GraphQL federation marks its<a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/celebrating-five-years-of-apollo-federation"> 5th anniversary,</a> Apollo GraphQL remains at the forefront of this transformative technology.</p>



<p>Previous GraphQL Summits have featured internet giants like Netflix, Intuit, and Wayfair, sharing invaluable insights into deploying GraphQL at scale to support distributed architectures. Rather than a sprawl of backends-for-frontends or experience APIs, these teams implemented GraphQL federation, an architecture that combines APIs and enables any number of client teams to query them from a single endpoint. Engineering leaders and API platform teams can learn how to use this architecture to drive developer velocity, enhance the customer experience across any number of applications, or handle the technical side of mergers and acquisitions, where IT is saddled with many disparate siloed systems that were never designed to talk to each other.</p>



<p>This year’s GraphQL Summit aims to support this burgeoning adoption with sessions led by industry luminaries across various sectors, including retail, automotive, and banking.&nbsp; Featured speakers include Stephanie Saunders, Engineering Manager at Coinbase; Mike Cohen, Technical Fellow at Indeed; and Marc-Andre Giroux, Senior Software Developer at Netflix, as well as the co-founders of Apollo GraphQL, Geoff Schmidt and Matt DeBergalis, who will share their insights and expertise on the future of GraphQL and GraphQL federation. Attendees can expect tracks and workshops covering best practices on security, governance, and API platform engineering; real-world use cases and the latest advancements in GraphQL technology; along with a new focus on leveraging GraphQL federation to support artificial intelligence.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>Geoff Schmidt, CEO and co-founder of Apollo GraphQL, remarks: “As enterprise technology evolves, the rise of GraphQL represents a pivotal shift towards more efficient, scalable, and interconnected systems. The latest insights from Gartner reaffirm what we at Apollo GraphQL have long believed: GraphQL federation is not just a trend, but a fundamental technology shaping the future of digital experiences. Apollo GraphQL is committed to fostering an environment where developers and enterprises can learn, grow, and succeed with GraphQL. The upcoming GraphQL Summit is a reflection of this commitment, featuring talks from industry leaders like Coinbase and Netflix, and promises to be an invaluable opportunity for API platform engineers and leaders to discover how GraphQL federation revolutionizes API architectures for seamless, innovative systems that are driving the future of digital experiences.”</p></blockquote></figure>



<p>All GraphQL enthusiasts are invited to join the conversation by submitting to speak at the Summit. Whether an industry veteran or a newcomer, this is a chance to share insights, experiences, and innovations with the GraphQL community.</p>



<p>For more information about the GraphQL Summit or to submit your proposal to speak, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.graphqlsummit.com">www.graphqlsummit.com</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#resources" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="resources"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Resources</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Read the<a href="https://www.apollographql.com/resources/gartner-when-to-use-graphql-to-accelerate-api-delivery"> latest Gartner report</a>, When to Use GraphQL to Accelerate API Delivery</li>



<li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/celebrating-five-years-of-apollo-federation">Apollo Federation</a>, Apollo’s implementation of GraphQL Federation&nbsp;</li>



<li>Stay up to date on the <a href="http://www.graphqlsummit.com">GraphQL Summit </a>agenda and learn more about it <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/announcing-graphql-summit-2024-in-new-york-city">here</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/graphos/">Build </a>a GraphQL API platform today</li>



<li><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/tutorials/certifications/apollo-graph-professional/learning-path/">Become certified </a>as an Apollo GraphQL developer</li>



<li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/yFZJH2QYrK">Join</a> the Apollo GraphQL Community on Discord</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#about-apollo-graphql" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="about-apollo-graphql"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>About Apollo GraphQL</h2>



<p><a href="https://apollographql.com">Apollo GraphQL </a>helps developers help the world by providing a better API platform across teams. Apollo’s open-source software is downloaded 25M times per month and its commercial GraphQL technologies power the most innovative brands today. Teams at Netflix, Snap, and the New York Times ship personalized, omnichannel experiences faster with a supergraph – a self-service GraphQL platform that spans any number of backend services. Serving over 5T requests in 2023, the Apollo GraphOS<sup>TM</sup> platform simplifies API development with workflows and infrastructure to build, test, and ship supergraphs at any scale. Based in San Francisco, Apollo is backed by Insight Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, and Trinity Ventures. Learn more at: <a href="https://www.apollographql.com">https://www.apollographql.com</a>.</p>


<ol class="wp-block-footnotes"><li id="5626a7a6-afc4-465e-84b4-2219decdae0e">Gartner, When to Use GraphQL to Accelerate API Delivery, By Shameen Pillai, et al, March 7, 2024. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. <a href="#5626a7a6-afc4-465e-84b4-2219decdae0e-link" aria-label="Jump to footnote reference 1">↩︎</a></li></ol>

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Apollo GraphQL Announces the Next GraphQL Summit Amid Rapid GraphQL Enterprise Adoption 


<p>At last year’s GraphQL Summit, we learned why <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/redefining-api-strategy-why-netflix-platform-engineering-chose-federated-graphql">Netflix placed a “big bet” on GraphQL federation</a>. We heard about <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/how-intuit-handled-their-busiest-time-of-year-with-apollo-router">Intuit’s measured rollout of Apollo Router</a>. And we learned how <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4R6rLMZ9mc">federated subscriptions</a> enable client teams to deliver real-time updates to their apps – no matter where that data is stored. This year’s <a href="http://www.graphqlsummit.com">GraphQL Summit</a> is in New York City, and we expect an even better event this year.</p>



<p>After just five years, GraphQL federation is becoming a de facto skill to manage API complexity in distributed architectures. In fact, Gartner predicts that <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/resources/gartner-when-to-use-graphql-to-accelerate-api-delivery">30% of enterprises will incorporate GraphQL federation</a> into their stacks within three years. This architecture didn’t just take off at digital-native companies like Netflix, PayPal, and Expedia. It’s now a critical part of the API programs across industries like retail, healthcare, CPG, automotive, and many others. Organizations like Major League Baseball and Volvo Cars chose GraphQL federation to help them deliver immersive, omni-channel, and feature-rich digital experiences at any scale.</p>



<p>So what do the next five years look like for federated graphs? How can larger organizations leverage this architecture to roll out the next generation of personalized, AI-driven applications? That’s the theme of this year’s GraphQL Summit on October 8-10.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#graphql-summit-the-ultimate-conference-for-api-platform-teams-and-decision-makers" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="graphql-summit-the-ultimate-conference-for-api-platform-teams-and-decision-makers"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>GraphQL Summit: The ultimate conference for API platform teams and decision-makers</h2>



<p>If you’re interested in learning how some of the most innovative companies in the world tackle these problems with GraphQL federation, don’t miss this year’s <a href="http://www.graphqlsummit.com">GraphQL Summit</a>. This event provides an insider’s look behind the API platforms and strategies that power some of the biggest digital brands on the internet today. Join a community of your peers to learn how they’re thinking about GraphQL in the AI era.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#learn-connect-impact" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="learn-connect-impact"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Learn, connect, impact</h3>



<p>This year’s GraphQL Summit will be power-packed with useful talks, workshops, and networking opportunities. Whether you’ve been using GraphQL federation for years or are just evaluating it, you’ll benefit from real-world anecdotes and practical advice for managing a supergraph at any scale. This year’s Summit features talk tracks and hands-on workshops that cover architecture, platform management, human factors, and client development. There is also a new AI track, highlighting how to use GraphQL federation to power the next generation of applications.&nbsp;</p>



<p>GraphQL Summit isn’t just about technical know-how though. GraphQL federation is becoming a de facto component of a modern API platform. By attending this conference, you will learn how to modernize your API strategy to better reduce technical debt, improve developer velocity, drive a better user experience across applications, and help your organization better adapt to the ever-changing digital landscape.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#and-drumrollhere-are-our-confirmed-speakers" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="and-drumrollhere-are-our-confirmed-speakers"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>And *drumroll*…here are our confirmed speakers:</h3>



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<li>Marc-André Giroux, Senior Software Developer from Netflix and author of <em>Production-Ready GraphQL</em>&nbsp;</li>



<li>Stephanie Saunders, Engineering Manager at Coinbase</li>



<li>Mike Cohen, Senior Technical Fellow from Indeed</li>
</ul>



<p>Be sure to pay attention to Apollo on <a href="https://x.com/apollographql">X</a> and/or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/apollo-graphql">LinkedIn</a> to find out our next batch of confirmed speakers. If you would like to share your GraphQL federation knowledge to the world, submit a talk at <a href="http://www.graphqlsummit.com">www.graphqlsummit.com</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://summit.graphql.com/">Early bird tickets </a>are available until May 20th. We look forward to seeing you in New York City!</p>


Announcing GraphQL Summit 2024 in New York City


<p><a href="https://apollographql.com">Apollo GraphQL</a>, the creator of GraphQL Federation, today announced its membership with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) as a Silver member. This strategic alliance reinforces Apollo GraphQL’s commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing API efficiency, and promoting the importance of GraphQL in platform engineering.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Platform engineering has emerged as one of the top strategic trends for 2024, for which the CNCF recently issued a<a href="https://tag-app-delivery.cncf.io/whitepapers/platforms/"> set of recommendations</a> and a <a href="https://tag-app-delivery.cncf.io/whitepapers/platform-eng-maturity-model/">maturity model </a>defining it. Apollo GraphQL helps API platform teams apply these recommendations to the API layer with Apollo GraphOS, its flagship product. Rather than delivering APIs as a barrage of new endpoints to manage, the Apollo GraphOS platform empowers teams to use GraphQL to build an API composition layer called a &#8216;supergraph&#8217;. This supergraph enables backend teams to connect APIs, and then makes them available to client teams via a single endpoint. Apollo GraphQL now offers a vision to significantly increase developer velocity using a supergraph in its new white paper, <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/resources/platform-engineering-for-apis">“Platform Engineering for APIs: Using GraphQL to Drive Developer Efficiency.”</a>&nbsp;</p>



<p>This approach introduces a self-service, self-documenting system, departing from traditional methods of building experience APIs or backends-for-frontends. It enables client teams to use a declarative query language to fetch the required data for their apps, reducing the cognitive load on product engineering teams. A supergraph also provides a scalable composition layer for backend teams, providing an architecture that can support any number of client applications. Using Apollo GraphOS, platform teams gain the tools to secure, scale, and operationalize a supergraph across any number of teams and applications.</p>



<p>Apollo GraphQL also recently launched a better workflow for backend teams to contribute to the graph with <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/graphos-schema-proposals-a-principled-development-workflow-for-graphql-api-platforms?utm_campaign=2024-02-12_blog_graphos-schema-proposals&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=linkedin">schema proposals</a> &#8211; a new centralized change management workflow that streamlines the process of proposing, reviewing, and approving schema changes to a supergraph.</p>



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<p>“Platforms are transforming every layer of the stack and the supergraph provides the next chapter of the story — it&#8217;s the architecture of choice for combining services and APIs into coherent, integrated application experiences using GraphQL,” said Matt DeBergalis, CTO and co-founder at Apollo GraphQL. “Joining the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is an important milestone forward for Apollo GraphQL to bring GraphQL into an ecosystem focused on building and shaping the future of cloud-native composable platforms.”</p>
</blockquote>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#see-what-customers-are-talking-about" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="see-what-customers-are-talking-about"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>See what customers are talking about</h2>



<p>Apollo GraphQL will be a sponsor and exhibit at the eminent <a href="https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-europe/">KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024</a>, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation&#8217;s flagship conference that gathers adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities. Visitors to Apollo GraphQL’s booth will see the platform that enables API platform teams, such as <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/mlbs-api-strategy-hitting-a-home-run-transformation-with-graphql-midfield">MLB</a> and <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/how-intuit-handled-their-busiest-time-of-year-with-apollo-router">Intuit</a>, connect their APIs and deliver a self-service graph that can power any number of applications. Visitors will be able to have one-on-one conversations with the Apollo GraphQL team and will also be eligible to win great prizes.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#resources" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="resources"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Resources</h2>



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<li>Download the white paper, <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/resources/platform-engineering-for-apis">Platform Engineering for APIs</a></li>



<li>Learn more and engage with the Apollo GraphQL team at booth #G33 at <a href="https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-europe/">KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024</a> from March 19-22</li>



<li><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/supergraph/">Learn</a> more about supergraphs</li>



<li><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/graphos/">Build </a>a GraphQL API platform today</li>



<li><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/tutorials/certifications/apollo-graph-professional/learning-path/">Become certified </a>as an Apollo GraphQL developer</li>



<li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/yFZJH2QYrK">Join</a> the Apollo GraphQL Community on Discord</li>



<li>For more information on the CNCF or to see the full list of new members, read the <a href="https://www.cncf.io/announcements/2024/03/20/45-new-members-join-the-cloud-native-computing-foundation/">press release</a></li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#about-apollo-graphql" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="about-apollo-graphql"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>About Apollo GraphQL</strong></h2>



<p><a href="https://apollographql.com">Apollo GraphQL </a>helps developers help the world by providing a better API platform across teams. Apollo’s open-source software is downloaded 25M times per month and its commercial GraphQL technologies power the most innovative brands today. Teams at Netflix, Snap, and the New York Times ship personalized, omnichannel experiences faster with a supergraph – a self-service GraphQL platform that spans any number of backend services. Serving over 5T requests in 2023, the Apollo GraphOS platform simplifies API development with workflows and infrastructure to build, test, and ship supergraphs at any scale. Based in San Francisco, Apollo is backed by Insight Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, and Trinity Ventures. Learn more at: <a href="https://www.apollographql.com">https://www.apollographql.com</a>.</p>


Apollo GraphQL to join Cloud Native Computing Foundation Membership as Silver Sponsor


<p>Millions of small to midsize businesses turn to Intuit’s Quickbooks to manage their accounting, payroll, tax, and more. It is overwhelmingly <a href="https://www.businessdit.com/how-many-companies-use-quickbooks/#why-quickbooks-a-popular-choice-for-businesses">the most popular accounting software</a> on the market today. Intuit serves 100 million individuals and businesses through its leading products TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks and Mailchimp.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In the demanding landscape of last year’s tax season, Intuit decided it was time to migrate from several fragmented graphs to a single supergraph powered by <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/graphos">Apollo GraphOS</a>. This transition to the Apollo platform, though still ongoing, has already begun empowering self-service, ensuring compliance with industry standards, optimizing performance under high traffic, and streamlining supergraph management. Rama Palaniappan, principal engineer from Intuit&#8217;s API platform team, discussed this move at the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB-THCI0Mw0&amp;list=PLpi1lPB6opQzUOqG3QroLLN06FF-Q_uhX&amp;index=37">GraphQL Summit 2023 conference</a>. Rama outlines the transformational impact of <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/docs/router/">Apollo Router</a> on the company’s performance metrics and its pivotal role in achieving operational excellence during critical periods. </p>



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<p><em>“Apollo Router [&#8230;] checked all the boxes for us, so we decided we&#8217;ll go with Apollo Router as a GraphQL orchestrator.”</em></p>
<cite><em>Rama Palaniappan, Principal Engineer, API platform team at Intuit </em></cite></blockquote>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#how-graphql-adoption-evolved-at-intuit" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="how-graphql-adoption-evolved-at-intuit"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>How GraphQL Adoption Evolved at Intuit </h2>



<p>Intuit&#8217;s API platform team aimed to provide a scalable, resilient infrastructure along with the right tools and processes to accelerate API development.&nbsp;</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter"><img decoding="async" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/hXV0AY3HzLBL_Bzv4IGMd_BYYx7IN8FNCPkAco_cS350wWem4zd69dDVWQBxPKTuhGOREhpFoEWZbMAl6AG2kB3wI0XGAOt5NV-VbscGbrw7MvT8-Hku9Pm4FgKAfrb7GYpe6c0Hu-HhUI6hKGE0ONo" alt="Figure 1: Metrics for Intuit’s GraphQL Ecosystem "/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Figure 1: Metrics for Intuit’s GraphQL Ecosystem</em></figcaption></figure></div>


<p>Prior to this effort by the platform team, Intuit&#8217;s flagship product team switched to GraphQL to better accommodate their microservices architecture. As GraphQL’s popularity grew internally, various teams developed specialized GraphQL gateways to address their specific requirements. These gateways proved scalable and resilient, handling Intuit&#8217;s seasonal traffic spikes. However, they sometimes failed to meet industry standards and lacked documentation or accessible knowledge for onboarding or troubleshooting. </p>



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<p><em>“Since these were internal gateways [&#8230;] it lacked keeping up to the specs or industry standards, and the knowledge of these gateways was very limited to the team that created it. So if someone wanted to onboard to it [gateway], they had to [&#8230;] talk to the team there. It was not self-serve, and they couldn&#8217;t search anything on the internet about how to get things done.”</em></p>
<cite>Rama Palaniappan, Principal Engineer, API platform team at Intuit </cite></blockquote>



<p>Facing challenges with multiple internal gateways, a team of architects at Intuit embarked on a mission to merge subgraph schemas using a unified gateway. They chose <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/docs/federation/">Apollo Federation 2</a> as the specification to merge these subgraph schemas.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#streamlining-supergraph-management-with-apollo-graphos-contracts" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="streamlining-supergraph-management-with-apollo-graphos-contracts"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Streamlining Supergraph Management with Apollo GraphOS Contracts</h2>



<p>By unifying the gateway, Intuit’s team aimed to ensure that clients interacting with their systems would connect to a single endpoint rather than multiple endpoints, aligning with GraphQL&#8217;s fundamental principles. This strategic move prompted the team to consider various factors when creating new <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/docs/federation/#next-steps">supergraphs</a>.</p>



<p>By consolidating to a common GraphQL platform, Intuit could speed up application delivery by promoting better composability and reuse across teams. Rama’s team wanted to make sure teams could share common entities while still avoiding noisy neighbor problems across products during peak usage periods. Additionally, the team grappled with aligning the supergraph structure with functional groups or business units, a vital factor for better internal alignment.&nbsp;</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter"><img decoding="async" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/9eNR4ghrXFWqc9WHFMNKaH0UKS-WSnJTImW0sKVbH5WcJoaQWd0PkTamjibCz0QHs2tWlPB3iDbqVICzscTnjMeAP8izYYsPAo6f5TS1R7a7eNRPfb3Mjc51K2gss3Uns7OZJ9Ae9uAjrYeTGWEi0-I" alt=""/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Figure 2: Implementation of Apollo’s contract feature </em></figcaption></figure></div>


<p>The introduction of <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/docs/graphos/delivery/contracts/">Apollo GraphOS&#8217;s contract feature</a> provided a solution (see figure 2). These contracts enabled them to deliver different subsets of their supergraph to different consumers. The subgraph schemas were tagged during design, creating a complete supergraph schema. Filtering this schema based on tags resulted in multiple contract supergraph schemas that could merge the subgraphs. </p>



<p>This approach enabled effortless modifications in the supergraph structure without requiring extensive changes in publishing or deployment. Moreover, contracts enabled the Intuit team to seamlessly make parts of a single supergraph accessible across multiple contract supergraphs, fostering versatility and adaptability within the system. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#choosing-apollo-router-for-scale-and-performance" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="choosing-apollo-router-for-scale-and-performance"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Choosing Apollo Router for Scale and Performance&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Intuit&#8217;s tax season presented a unique challenge, demanding peak scalability and minimal response time variance. While <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/docs/apollo-server/using-federation/apollo-gateway-setup/">Apollo Gateway</a> was Intuit&#8217;s initial choice for its Apollo Federation 2 support and familiarity within internal teams, load testing revealed response time variability under high traffic. After excellent scalability results from benchmarking <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/docs/router/">Apollo Router</a>, Rama and his team decided to use the Apollo Router as the GraphQL orchestration layer.&nbsp;</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter"><img decoding="async" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/2SE60JYXuLmIoPm8SQhbZkK1CbHb4iUGM5ayI0REshExGk76ppNE7yXzUfwk5D7uZiJ67AEnJFRzIfJJxtiCCNZekfsV36Dk2xtZMmhA4e3H3Fq0wDk_nYKEJgOHeF2hskXth37bvR62HNFyvdsVQPs" alt=""/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Figure 3: Intuit’s performance benchmarking </figcaption></figure></div>


<p>Throughout this journey, Intuit’s API team learned crucial lessons, emphasizing the importance of selecting a router that aligns with the surrounding technology stack, ensuring customizability, and prioritizing observability for early detection and recovery from issues.</p>



<p>The story of Intuit&#8217;s transition to Apollo GraphQL exemplifies the significance of choosing the right tools, adapting to evolving needs, and continuously refining strategies to maintain efficiency and scalability in handling complex API ecosystems. Check out Rama Palaniappan’s insightful <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB-THCI0Mw0">session at the GraphQL Summit 2023</a> to learn more.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Explore other inspiring <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/customers">customer stories</a> and discover how Apollo GraphQL can help future-proof your API strategy.  Learn how your organization can modernize your API platform with GraphQL by <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/contact-sales?referrer=nav-contact-sales">consulting the experts at Apollo</a>. </p>


How Intuit Handled their Busiest Time of Year with Apollo Router 


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<li><em>GraphQL Leader Adds Executives from Atlassian and Twilio; Aditya Phadke Appointed Chief Customer Officer and Rob Brazier Named VP of Product</em></li>



<li><em>Unwavering GraphQL Adoption and Customer Focus Continue to Drive Major Product Enhancements at Apollo GraphQL&nbsp;</em></li>
</ul>



<p>Apollo GraphQL, the supergraph company, today announced it has made two significant additions to its leadership team, welcoming Aditya Phadke as Chief Customer Officer and Rob Brazier as VP of Product. These new appointments build on the successes felt in 2023, as GraphQL saw a rise in usage and success within API platform teams for globally recognized brands like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b78Q7qY4IpI&amp;list=PLpi1lPB6opQzUOqG3QroLLN06FF-Q_uhX&amp;index=7">Netflix</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNqcow1psEA&amp;list=PLpi1lPB6opQzUOqG3QroLLN06FF-Q_uhX&amp;index=24">Wayfair</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB-THCI0Mw0&amp;list=PLpi1lPB6opQzUOqG3QroLLN06FF-Q_uhX&amp;index=36">Intuit</a>.</p>



<p>Phadke joins Apollo GraphQL from Atlassian, where he played a crucial role in unlocking customer success and building its pre-sales &amp; post-sales customer motions as it scaled from a startup to a public market leader worth $62B; he will be responsible for building the post-sales group fostering long-term customer relationships and evolving the customer adoption journey. Brazier most recently joins from Grammarly, where he led their developer platform efforts and, prior to that, was the VP of Product at Twilio, where he focused on Twilio Flex, Voice and Video, and other product lines for the company. He brings his background in platforms, developer-facing products and cloud, alongside experience with top-down and bottom-up sales motions, to further advance all aspects of the Apollo GraphQL product portfolio that is seeing significant adoption as the leader of GraphQL products in the market. Additionally, Robbie Petrie joined as Chief Financial Officer earlier in 2023 from Twilio to round out the leadership team.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>“In 2024, brands are delivering personalized, AI-driven applications across multiple channels to keep up in today&#8217;s market. They’re finding that it’s hard to do this at the pace today’s world requires without a new approach to APIs. Rather than building handwritten experience APIs for each customer interface, enterprises are taking a platform approach with GraphQL so they can gain composability, developer velocity, and efficient integration of diverse cloud resources. And that’s why they’re turning to Apollo GraphQL as the creators of the industry standard GraphQL platform for the future,” said Geoff Schmidt, CEO and co-founder at Apollo GraphQL. “We are expanding our executive team to better service our customers and meet demands for their long-term growth and success. Aditya brings a track record of nurturing customer relationships and Rob brings years of developer platform success and expertise. Both make ideal additions to the Apollo GraphQL leadership team to help developers build the next generation of applications and deliver profound, efficient, and meaningful user experiences.”</p></blockquote></figure>



<p>Half of the Fortune 100 embraced GraphQL in 2023 and Apollo GraphQL experienced 40% growth in new customers. Significant customers include <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJRgtuSMV_Q">Ford Credit, Sony Playstation,</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w07Z572q3kg&amp;list=PLpi1lPB6opQzUOqG3QroLLN06FF-Q_uhX&amp;index=2">Realtor.com</a>, who along with 40 others, talked about how Apollo GraphQL is helping their businesses at the GraphQL Summit in 2023. Apollo GraphQL provides an API integration layer across teams with its supergraph – a GraphQL layer that sits atop existing APIs and enables developers to fetch data from a single endpoint. By building a supergraph with the Apollo GraphOS platform instead of handwriting a sprawl of countless backends-for-frontends or experience APIs, software teams and platform engineers can focus less time on service aggregation or orchestration and more on the features that fuel growth. Apollo GraphQL’s product portfolio and services now include:&nbsp;</p>



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<li><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/federated-subscriptions-in-graphos-real-time-data-at-scale"><strong>Real-time data at scale with federated subscriptions in GraphOS</strong></a> &#8211; GraphOS has subscriptions which allow developers to deliver up-to-the-second updates to application experiences without writing new code, regardless of how many APIs they consume.</li>



<li><strong>Comprehensive platform approach to API Security</strong> &#8211; GraphOS allows platform teams to deliver velocity at scale without compromising security and compliance. GraphOS Authorization now centrally <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/centrally-enforce-policy-as-code-for-graphql-apis">enforces policy as code for GraphQL APIs</a>. Enterprises can also eliminate unauthorized access to services with persisted queries, which provide <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/graphos-persisted-queries-are-generally-available">a registered list of known queries</a> that can access the graph in production.&nbsp;</li>



<li><strong>API conformance and governance </strong>&#8211; As GraphQL gains traction among more and more developers, enterprise teams must provide tools to ensure code quality and consistency at all times. API platform owners can now automate and streamline code review with <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/standardize-graphql-schema-linting-policies-with-graphos">schema linting in GraphOS</a>.</li>



<li><strong>Significant performance gains and capabilities with Apollo Router</strong> &#8211; Apollo Router, a high-performance GraphQL gateway and query planner, has successfully undergone rigorous testing for over a year in highly demanding production environments. The significant investments made in enhancing runtime performance and efficiency reflect Apollo’s commitment to delivering maximum cost savings and ensuring low-latency user experiences.</li>



<li><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/announcing-official-apollo-federation-support-for-net-with-hot-chocolate-and-federation-2"><strong>Official Support for Microsoft .NET</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Apollo GraphQL recently furthered its commitment to the Microsoft ecosystem by announcing formal support for a .NET library, ensuring that over 6 million .NET developers can effectively contribute to a supergraph. Apollo GraphQL now supports 40+ GraphQL frameworks, enabling diverse teams to contribute to their API platforms.</li>
</ul>



<p>Apollo GraphQL has received recognition by third-party research firms and saw significant growth in its vibrant community:</p>



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<li>Apollo GraphQL was named a GraphQL API Sample Vendor for 3 consecutive years in the <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/documents/4564799">Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for APIs, 2023</a>.<sup>1 </sup>Additionally, a Gartner survey found that “API design and API management skills” were rated one of the most highly important software engineering skill, second only to application security skills.<sup>2</sup></li>



<li>Apollo GraphQL’s developer adoption continues to grow with 25M open-source downloads per month and 5T requests served in GraphOS. Additionally, GraphQL is on the rise as an emerging skill with 4K new jobs posted on LinkedIn.com requiring it, 21k users completing courses on Apollo GraphQL’s <a href="https://apollographql.com/tutorials">learning platform Odyssey</a>, and 4k users earning certifications as an Apollo GraphQL Developer.</li>



<li>Apollo GraphQL was named one of <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90847317/most-innovative-companies-enterprise-2023">Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Enterprise of 2023</a>.</li>
</ul>



<p>To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.apollographql.com">www.ApolloGraphQL.com</a> and the below resources.</p>



<p><strong>Further Resources:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/supergraph/">Learn</a> more about supergraphs</li>



<li><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/graphos/">Build </a>a GraphQL API platform today</li>



<li><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/tutorials/certifications/apollo-graph-professional/learning-path/">Become certified </a>as an Apollo GraphQL developer</li>



<li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/yFZJH2QYrK">Join</a> the Apollo GraphQL Community on Discord</li>
</ul>



<p><sup>1 </sup>Gartner, <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/documents/4564799">Hype Cycle for APIs</a>, 2023, By Mark O&#8217;Neill, John Santoro, July 25, 2023. Gartner and Hype Cycle are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Note: Apollo GraphQL was referred to as Apollo in the 2022 and 2021 Gartner Hype Cycle for APIs and was recognized for Graph APIs.</p>



<p><sup>2 </sup>Gartner, <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/documents/4539999">Top Software Engineering Skills and Skill-Building Techniques</a>, By Shivica Mathur, July 18, 2023.</p>



<p><em>Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.</em></p>



<p><strong>About Apollo GraphQL</strong></p>



<p><a href="https://apollographql.com">Apollo GraphQL </a>helps developers help the world by providing a better API platform across teams. Apollo’s open-source software is downloaded 25M times per month and its commercial GraphQL technologies power the most innovative brands today. Teams at Netflix, Snap, and the New York Times ship personalized, omnichannel experiences faster with a supergraph – a self-service GraphQL platform that spans any number of backend services. Serving over 5T requests in 2023, the Apollo GraphOS platform simplifies API development with workflows and infrastructure to build, test, and ship supergraphs at any scale. Based in San Francisco, Apollo is backed by Insight Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, and Trinity Ventures. Learn more at: <a href="https://www.apollographql.com">https://www.apollographql.com</a>.</p>


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Apollo GraphQL Expands Leadership Team To Meet Demand for GraphQL in the Enterprise


<p><br>Are you looking to learn how to build a GraphQL API using Typescript with Apollo Server? Then join the Apollo Developer Advocates for a live stream event on 3/22 at 9:00 AM PST! The event will be hosted in the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://discord.com/invite/graphos" target="_blank">Apollo Discord</a> with a live Q&amp;A session at the end. We&#8217;ll also be trying this live stream directly from our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ApolloGraphQL">YouTube</a> so you can subscribe to get a notification of the event.</p>



<p>During this live stream, we will provide a step-by-step guide to help you build your subgraph starting with a template using Schema Definition Language (SDL). This will include everything you need to get started along with important toolings like codegen and <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/docs/graphos/">GraphOS</a>. Plus, they will answer any questions you have along the way. </p>



<p>If you want to learn more about Apollo Server + Typescript, this is the perfect opportunity for you. So don’t miss out and join the Apollo Developer Advocates to get your questions answered! We&#8217;ll be updating this post with the video recording once it is available.</p>


Building a GraphQL API in Typescript with Apollo Server


<p>Are you interested in building a successful GraphQL API? Then you won&#8217;t want to miss the upcoming Tech Talk + Workshop that dive deep into Schema Design Best Practices. The event is split into two sessions, the first being a Tech Talk on March 9th at 10am PT, and the second being a Workshop on March 16th at 9am PT.</p>



<p>During the Tech Talk, you&#8217;ll learn about the common GraphQL schema design best practices that apply to supergraphs, and gain valuable tips from Erik on how to create and iterate on the type definitions that they contribute to the overall schema efficiently, without unexpected breaking changes for clients. This session is perfect for those who are already familiar with GraphQL and are looking to deepen their understanding of schema design.</p>



<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a more hands-on experience, then the Workshop is for you. In this course, you&#8217;ll get hands-on training to build readable, scalable, well-documented schemas with GraphQL. You&#8217;ll learn how to build a strong GraphQL schema that serves as the foundation of any successful GraphQL project.</p>



<p>Both sessions are packed with valuable information and practical tips that you can immediately apply to your own GraphQL projects. Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or an experienced GraphQL developer, you&#8217;re sure to benefit from attending this event.</p>



<p>The workshop is led by Moon Highway, a company that specializes in providing expert training and consulting services for web developers. Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to learn from their team of experienced GraphQL developers and take your GraphQL skills to the next level. <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/events/tech-talk-workshop/register/deep-dive-into-schema-design-best-practices/">Register now for free</a> and get ready to dive deep into schema design best practices!</p>


Virtual Events – Deep Dive into Schema Design Best Practices


<p>The Apollo team is still feeling the energy from spending three days in San Diego with over 1000 developers and engineering leaders. And, to the thousands of remote attendees, thank you. We are glad you were able to join in the action via Livestream! Summit participants attended workshops, panels, and sessions on all things GraphQL with a focus on how to successfully build supergraphs.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="614" src="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Backdrop-1024x614.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17098" srcset="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Backdrop-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Backdrop-300x180.jpg 300w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Backdrop-768x460.jpg 768w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Backdrop-1536x921.jpg 1536w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Backdrop-1200x719.jpg 1200w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Backdrop.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p></p>



<p>Monday was about helping teams level up their GraphQL skills with workshops focused on production best practices, schema design, Apollo Federation, and how to champion the supergraph. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Conference-Hall-1024x645.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17090" width="610" height="384" srcset="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Conference-Hall-1024x645.jpg 1024w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Conference-Hall-300x189.jpg 300w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Conference-Hall-768x484.jpg 768w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Conference-Hall-1536x967.jpg 1536w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Conference-Hall-1200x756.jpg 1200w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GraphQL-Summit-Conference-Hall.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px" /><figcaption>GraphQL Summit 2022: Right before Tuesday Keynote</figcaption></figure>



<p>On Tuesday, Matt DeBergalis, CTO at Apollo GraphQL, kicked us off with a keynote announcing Apollo GraphOS and the new features we are launching. (Read on to learn what we launched at GraphQL Summit.) Attendees then split up across the GraphQL Summit pavilion to join compelling sessions from companies like Netflix, Fidelity, Wayfair, and Pinterest.  Marc-André Giroux from Netflix’s talk on Building Great GraphQL Developer Experiences @ Scale was packed with insight on how Netflix helps build solutions to empower 100s of developers to collaborate on their supergraph.  Attendees also raved about the practical advice for protecting your GraphQL API in Nick Aleks and Dolev Farhi’s talk on Offensive GraphQL Security Testing. Sam Scott from Oso’s talk Authorization Patterns in GraphQL and Ash Narcisse from Apollo’s Root of Auth things talks came in with high remarks from attendees. Tuesday&#8217;s closing keynote, How a Supergraph Powers The Front Page of the Internet, was by Reddit’s Savannah Forood and Jameson Williams. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="533" src="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ananya-Roy-Netflix-Stranger-Graphs-1024x533.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17116" srcset="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ananya-Roy-Netflix-Stranger-Graphs-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ananya-Roy-Netflix-Stranger-Graphs-300x156.jpg 300w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ananya-Roy-Netflix-Stranger-Graphs-768x400.jpg 768w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ananya-Roy-Netflix-Stranger-Graphs-1536x800.jpg 1536w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ananya-Roy-Netflix-Stranger-Graphs-1200x625.jpg 1200w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ananya-Roy-Netflix-Stranger-Graphs.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Ananya Roy from Netflix spoke about how Netflix Studios use the supergraph</figcaption></figure>



<p></p>



<p>After a great day of sessions, we all gathered at Stone Brewing for the ultimate Graph &amp; Brew networking event, complete with karaoke. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="562" src="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stone-Brewing-Graph-Brew-Party-1024x562.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17101" srcset="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stone-Brewing-Graph-Brew-Party-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stone-Brewing-Graph-Brew-Party-300x165.jpg 300w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stone-Brewing-Graph-Brew-Party-768x422.jpg 768w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stone-Brewing-Graph-Brew-Party-1536x843.jpg 1536w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stone-Brewing-Graph-Brew-Party-1200x659.jpg 1200w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stone-Brewing-Graph-Brew-Party.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>The scene from Graph &amp; Brew at Stone Brewing</figcaption></figure>



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<p>Apollo’s Ben Newman gave Wednesday’s keynote on The Future of Real-time Data with GraphQL, followed by compelling sessions from companies including Stripe, Expedia, Block, and TV2 Denmark. Attendees also called out Max Goodings’ talk, 7 Tips For Writing Better Resolvers, as providing concrete best practices on writing hundreds or thousands of resolvers. Two members of Walmart’s Global Tech team, Aditya Bakle and Ben Wilson, closed GraphQL Summit with the story of how they completely redesigned all of their digital properties using the supergraph in less than a year. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#product-announcements" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="product-announcements"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Product announcements</strong></h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#graphos" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="graphos"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>GraphOS</h2>



<p>Tuesday morning, we introduced Apollo GraphOS, a complete cloud platform that lets anyone build, connect, and scale any supergraph. There are three key components of GraphOS:&nbsp;</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>A global supergraph run-time</strong> that is either hosted by Apollo or Enterprise users can self-host using Apollo Router</li><li><strong>A schema delivery pipeline</strong> that includes a schema registry, observability, and schema validation to prevent downtime</li><li><strong>A supergraph development kit </strong>a set of tools that give you a complete supergraph development environment on your laptop</li></ol>



<p>GraphOS delivers advanced capabilities like @defer out of the box. @defer lets you mark slow parts of your query and tell the graph it can deliver those parts asynchronously, allowing teams to build more responsive, faster experiences.</p>



<p>Summit attendees could test out GraphOS at the supergraph stations across the venue.</p>



<p>Learn more about GraphOS <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/graphos/">here</a>.</p>



<p><strong>Our supergraph development kit&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The supergraph development kit is a set of tools that lets you spin up a complete supergraph development environment on your laptop powered by Apollo Router. New Rover templates in popular programming languages allow new teams to onboard to the graph faster, by providing the skeleton for building out subgraphs.</p>



<p>Learn more about GraphOS and the supergraph development kit <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/announcement/platform/introducing-apollo-graphos/">here</a>.</p>



<p><strong>A peek into supergraph linking</strong></p>



<p>In Tuesday&#8217;s keynote, Matt previewed supergraph linking. The supergraph is a powerful way to allow independent teams within an organization to collaborate on a shared API. However, when organizations need to build experiences that require capabilities from other companies, this often results in writing tedious wrapping code around 3rd party APIs. The current approach creates a risk of experiences breaking if any underlying APIs change.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Matt showcased our conceptual approach to linking multiple supergraphs that would allow organizations to share capabilities more efficiently. Martijn Walraven went into more depth during his session, The Future of the Supergraph. He discussed how namespacing, dynamic schema composition, and multi-level routing could be used to build supergraph linking.</p>



<p><strong>Real-time data proposal</strong></p>



<p>For monolithic graphs, subscriptions are the most common approach for providing real-time data to GraphQL clients. However, implementing real-time solutions in federated graphs is challenging. As part of Wednesday&#8217;s opening keynote, Ben Newman, Apollo Open-Source Architect, proposed a real-time data protocol for federated graphs using @live directive and cursor-based query revalidation and diffing.</p>



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<p>Watch the recap on demand and check out the slides from the talk. (<em>Interested in helping shape our approach? We&#8217;re also looking for feedback. </em><a href="https://bit.ly/real-time-graphql"><em>Take the survey here</em></a><em>.)&nbsp;</em></p>



<p><strong>Thank you to our GraphQL Summit Sponsors</strong></p>



<p>Our sponsors helped make GraphQL Summit an even more engaging experience with compelling talks and workshops from MongoDB, Grid Dynamics, Xolvio, Oso, and Moon Highway, along with experiences curated by Bethink Labs and Metronome. Visit the link below to hear their talks.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Puppies at GraphQL Summit</strong></p>



<p>One last thing, we would be remiss not to post that puppies were in attendance at GraphQL Summit. </p>



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<p><strong>Looking to relive key moments or attend sessions you missed? We&#8217;re gonna be posting these sessions over the upcoming weeks. Watch the keynote </strong><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/events/virtual-event/opening-keynote-with-matt-debergalis-cto-cofounder/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.apollographql.com/events/virtual-event/opening-keynote-with-matt-debergalis-cto-cofounder/"><strong>on-demand now.</strong></a></p>


GraphQL Summit 2022 Recap: Highlights, Product Announcements, and Puppies


<p>Calling all graph architects! If you are looking for inspiration, best practices, and help building or scaling your organization&#8217;s supergraph architecture, then this blog is for you. Read on for your graph architect’s guide to GraphQL Summit 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p>#ICYMI: GraphQL Summit 2022 is back in person October 3-5 in San Diego for 3 days of surf, sun, and all things GraphQL. <a href="https://summit.graphql.com/event/9cabb0aa-eb3c-4bfd-bf74-3dcc4c82c066/regProcessStep1?utm_campaign=graphql-summit-22-grapharch-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=apollo&amp;utm_content=content" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Register today to avoid all the FOMO</a>. </p>



<p><strong>Why you should attend GraphQL Summit 2022&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Come to GraphQL Summit to hear how graph architects at leading global enterprises are migrating to a federated supergraph, scaling large graphs with many resolvers, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Connect with fellow graph architects to share advice, best practices, and lessons learned from scaling a supergraph enterprise-wide while overlooking the San Diego marina or indulging in brews at the ultimate Graph &amp; Brew at Stone Brewery.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Can’t miss sessions</strong></p>



<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Determining the Right Architecture to Design When Adopting Apollo Federation</span> with Maria Lucena, Director of Architecture, Fidelity Investments</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>As teams think about creating or migrating their APIs to Apollo Federation, it can be perplexing, if not paralyzing, to decide where functionality should go in a distributed system. In this session, Fidelity Investments share the techniques that have helped us identify and separate functionality, using time-tested engineering techniques, including domain-driven design, that teams can embrace to become productive faster.</li></ul>



<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">State of the Federation Subgraph Ecosystem</span> with Derek Kuc, Principle Engineer, Apollo GraphQL </p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Apollo Federation is a powerful, open architecture that helps you create a unified supergraph that combines multiple GraphQL APIs. From dynamically typed languages like JavaScript to statically typed Java. From functional programming style of Elixir to Object Oriented one in C#. SDL first or code first. Developers have a number of options to choose from when developing their GraphQL subgraphs. In this talk we’ll explore the ever growing federation subgraph ecosystem and highlight some of the available libraries.</li></ul>



<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sit Back and Let the Graph Grow</span> with Joey Nenni, Enterprise Architect, PayPal</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Remove the stress and guess work from designing your company&#8217;s large GraphQL schema. Having an intensive schema design process ensures your graph remains consistent and coherent but often blocks product teams from meeting deadlines due to complex ownership issues and required time for a quality design review. Instead, learn how to unblock your product teams and let them express what they want from the graph by allowing them to create whatever schema they want exactly how they want it in their own protected bubble on the supergraph. Learn from the schemas your client applications are creating and design a quality shared schema at the pace required to do the job properly.</li></ul>



<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How We Unified One Graph at Block</span> with Alex Hancock, Software Engineer, Block </p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Architecture overview of our system at Block, how we fostered adoption, and how we unified two separate GraphQL implementations at the company to use one graph.</li></ul>



<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">7 Tips for Writing Better Resolvers</span> with Max Gooding, Software Architect, Neo Financial&nbsp;</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>If you are a large organization and have many developers you probably have hundreds or maybe even thousands of resolvers. Here are 7 tips that will help you maintain and scale your large graph and its many resolvers!</li></ul>



<p><strong>Don’t delay, register today</strong></p>



<p>Read the full details about this year’s conference and <a href="https://summit.graphql.com/event/9cabb0aa-eb3c-4bfd-bf74-3dcc4c82c066/regProcessStep1?utm_campaign=graphql-summit-22-grapharch-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=apollo&amp;utm_content=content" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">register to attend here</a>. </p>



<p>Already tasting the salty air but need more details to convince your boss? Use this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NHVkn2_kV67YeVI1wkpGMfXPHoINsFIZdXitRIcuGcg/edit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justification Letter</a> to help persuade them of the benefits of attending GraphQL Summit 2022. </p>



<p>P.S. Sending a group of 5 or more? Reach out to summit@apollographql.com for an additional $200 off each pass.</p>


The Graph Architect’s Guide to GraphQL Summit 2022


<p>Calling all supergraph champions! If you are looking for help navigating the technical and organizational challenges of driving supergraph adoption at your company, then read on to learn why joining us at GraphQL Summit 2022 is a must.</p>



<p>#ICYMI: GraphQL Summit 2022 is back in person October 3-5 in San Diego for 3 days of surf, sun, and all things GraphQL. <a href="https://summit.graphql.com/event/9cabb0aa-eb3c-4bfd-bf74-3dcc4c82c066/regProcessStep1?utm_campaign=graphql-summit-22-champ-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=apollo&amp;utm_content=content" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Register today to avoid all the FOMO</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#why-attend-graphql-summit-2022" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="why-attend-graphql-summit-2022"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Why attend GraphQL Summit 2022&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>At GraphQL Summit, you’ll hear how champions at Netflix, Reddit, and Allergan (among many more) are accelerating GraphQL adoption at their organizations. Connect with your peers and gain key architectural and governance insights, including how to foster collaboration and develop a stewardship model. If you are looking to increase internal buy-in for your supergraph program, and don’t mind a little sun, come join us at Summit where we’ll be overlooking the San Diego marina.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#cant-miss-sessions" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="cant-miss-sessions"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Can’t miss sessions</strong></h2>



<p>You can read the full list of workshops and sessions <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/events/virtual-event/graphql-summit/?referrer=blog" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> and check out a few sessions you don’t want to miss below:</p>



<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Netflix’s Supergraph Saga Continues: Collaboration @ Scale</span> with Stephen Spalding, Distributor of Systems, Netflix</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>So you’ve federated. Teams are contributing and the graph is growing. Congratulations, you’ve unlocked a new level of scale &#8211; and a whole new class of problems! This talk is about lessons learned and how to tackle the next set of challenges.</li>
</ul>



<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Champions Table &#8211; From Governance to Stewardship</span> with Dan Crews, Lead Architect, Allergen, AD Slaton, Sr. Director of Architecture, Bleacher Report, and Juliana Congote, Software Engineer, World Fuel Services&nbsp;</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>How can we best govern a collective effort such as a graph of graphs? In this session, we’ll gather around the champion’s table to explore the pros and cons of different governance models and how champions are working to move beyond classic top-down governance to collaborative stewardship.</li>
</ul>



<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Getting Buy-In for Your Next Strategic Project</span> with Kaitlyn Taboada, Lead Software Engineer, Odeko</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Driving transformational change can be daunting. There are technical considerations, but also some of the more difficult challenges center around getting your project funded and driving the momentum needed to act strategically for the business. Join this session to hear techniques and practical considerations for making your GraphQL initiative successful.</li>
</ul>



<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Champions Journey Workshop</span> with Dan Boerner, Apollo Graph Champion&nbsp;</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The allure of a unified, modular and agile composition layer is clear, yet the promise of the supergraph would remain unrealized without internal advocates to champion the way forward. In this interactive workshop, we’ll use examples from the audience to trace our path through key moments of the supergraph champions journey, providing a practical framework grounded in real-world use cases. You&#8217;ll learn:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The key mindsets of an effective champion</li>



<li>How to orient your GraphQL adoption plans around shared pain points and key company objectives</li>



<li>Best practices for iterating your way to success, delivering value at each step while weathering changing circumstances</li>



<li>How to ensure your program’s success is self-sustaining over the long term</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Don’t delay, register today</strong></p>



<p>Read the full details about this year’s conference and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://summit.graphql.com/event/9cabb0aa-eb3c-4bfd-bf74-3dcc4c82c066/regProcessStep1?utm_campaign=graphql-summit-22-champ-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=apollo&amp;utm_content=content" target="_blank">register to attend here</a>. Don’t miss out! </p>



<p>Already tasting the salty air but need more details to convince your boss? Use this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NHVkn2_kV67YeVI1wkpGMfXPHoINsFIZdXitRIcuGcg/edit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justification Letter</a> to help persuade them of the benefits of attending GraphQL Summit 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p>P.S. Sending a group? Reach out to summit@apollographql.com for an additional $200 off each pass.</p>


The Champion’s Guide to GraphQL Summit 2022


<p>Calling all backend developers! If you are looking to learn more about building, managing, and securing your supergraph at scale, then this blog is for you. Read on for your backend developer’s guide to GraphQL Summit 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p>#ICYMI: GraphQL Summit 2022 is back in person October 3-5 in San Diego for 3 days of surf, sun, and all things GraphQL. <a href="https://summit.graphql.com/event/9cabb0aa-eb3c-4bfd-bf74-3dcc4c82c066/regProcessStep1?utm_campaign=graphql-summit-22-backenddev-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=apollo&amp;utm_content=content">Register today to avoid all the FOMO.</a>&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Why you should attend GraphQL Summit 2022&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Come to GraphQL Summit to hear best practices from backend developers at leading global enterprise organizations who are minimizing API maintenance work by contributing to the supergraph.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Connect with fellow backend developers to share advice for building subgraphs, ensuring security, and modernizing your stack with a supergraph while overlooking the San Diego marina or indulging in brews at the ultimate Graph &amp; Brew at Stone Brewery.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Can’t miss sessions</strong></p>



<p>Offensive GraphQL Security Testing with Nick Aleks, Sr. Director of Security, Wealthsimple and Dolev Farhi, Head of Security &amp; Research, Inigo&nbsp;</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Understand how to hack GraphQL through the lens of a hacker. By using the same tools and resources adversaries use to break GraphQL applications, developers can pragmatically test the security posture of their applications before it&#8217;s too late.</li></ul>



<p>Server Driven UI and Batching from Gateway to Subgraphs with Samuel Vazquez, Sr. Software Development Engineer, Expedia Group&nbsp;</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Learn how to make sure you’re taking full advantage of Apollo Federation to batch operations to subgraphs and subgraphs to downstream through resolvers with a custom DataLoader dispatching mechanism.&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p>How We Do Localization at Babylon with Dominic Chambers, Staff Engineer, Babylon&nbsp;</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Discover how utility objects can be used when creating subgraphs that expose functionality that can not be surfaced using entity objects. Plus, Dominic will share concrete examples of how they’ve done this at Babylon, and why they think it&#8217;s a great pattern.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Don’t delay, register today</strong></p>



<p>Read the full details about this year’s conference and <a href="https://summit.graphql.com/event/9cabb0aa-eb3c-4bfd-bf74-3dcc4c82c066/regProcessStep1?utm_campaign=graphql-summit-22-backenddev-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=apollo&amp;utm_content=content">register to attend here</a>. Don’t miss out! </p>



<p>Already tasting the salty air but need more details to convince your boss? Use this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NHVkn2_kV67YeVI1wkpGMfXPHoINsFIZdXitRIcuGcg/edit">Justification Letter</a> to help persuade them of the benefits of attending GraphQL Summit 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p>P.S. Sending a group? Reach out to summit@apollographql.com for an additional $200 off each pass. </p>


The Backend Developer’s Guide to GraphQL Summit 2022


<p>Calling all app developers! If you are looking for help navigating how to effectively, and efficiently, build applications on top of the supergraph, then this blog is for you. Read on for your app developer’s guide to GraphQL Summit 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p>#ICYMI: GraphQL Summit 2022 is back in person October 3-5 in San Diego for 3 days of surf, sun, and all things GraphQL. <a href="https://summit.graphql.com/event/9cabb0aa-eb3c-4bfd-bf74-3dcc4c82c066/regProcessStep1?utm_campaign=graphql-summit-22-appdev-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=apollo&amp;utm_content=content">Register today to avoid all the FOMO</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Why you should attend GraphQL Summit 2022&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Come to GraphQL Summit to hear how graph champions at leading global organizations are reducing friction in the app development process, optimizing their schemas, solving caching challenges, and more.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Connect with fellow app developers to share advice on schema best practices and how you are using the supergraph to deliver innovative customer experiences while overlooking the San Diego marina or indulging in brews at the ultimate Graph &amp; Brew at Stone Brewery.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Can’t miss sessions</strong></p>



<p>Challenges of Modularizing a GraphQL iOS Application Calvin Cestari, iOS Engineer, Apollo GraphQL</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>There is no one-size-fits-all approach to building a modularized iOS app. How would you approach sharing generated GraphQL schema objects throughout your modularized app? Do you want to co-locate the generated model objects with the rest of your view code? How could you share GraphQL fragment generated code with multiple objects and/or operations? This talk explores a few of the challenges you might face, and some techniques for resolving them.</li></ul>



<p>Navigating the Normalized Cache Ali Asghari, Staff Engineer, Wayfair</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Mobile app experiences focus as much on the space between screens as they do the screens themselves. Transitioning between screens however is data bounded, often requiring a latent network round trips to fully render. While pre-fetching is a solution, for apps with federated ownership, coordinating what data to pre-fetch becomes challenging. By examining what motivates our users’ navigational patterns, we can design schemas which allow for uncoordinated data sharing and smoother transitions by leveraging the normalized cache.</li></ul>



<p>Schema Updates on Mobile GraphQL Clients Anthony Miller, Lead Developer, Apollo iOS, Apollo GraphQL&nbsp;</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Most GraphQL clients use schema knowledge to execute GraphQL operations, configure caching, generate model objects, and more. This talk explores the problems that schema updates pose to mobile applications using Apollo iOS and Apollo Kotlin; some methods for dealing with those problems; and how possible future additions to the GraphQL specification could help mitigate them.</li></ul>



<p>Isolated Client Development with Kaitlyn Taboada, Lead Software Engineer, Odeko</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>We will cover using the power of the schema to create meaningful/reliable stub data quickly. This allows frontend developer work without relying on backends to be complete or operational. This is vital for a microservice ecosystem to prevent users from needing to spin up microservices to develop locally.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Don’t delay, register today</strong></p>



<p>Read the full details about this year’s conference and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://summit.graphql.com/event/9cabb0aa-eb3c-4bfd-bf74-3dcc4c82c066/regProcessStep1?utm_campaign=graphql-summit-22-appdev-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=apollo&amp;utm_content=content" target="_blank">register to attend here</a>. Don’t miss out! </p>



<p>Already tasting the salty air but need more details to convince your boss? Use this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NHVkn2_kV67YeVI1wkpGMfXPHoINsFIZdXitRIcuGcg/edit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justification Letter</a> to help persuade them of the benefits of attending GraphQL Summit 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p>P.S. Sending a group? Reach out to summit@apollographql.com for an additional $200 off each pass.</p>



<p></p>


The App Developer’s Guide to GraphQL Summit 2022 


<p>Start your countdown!&nbsp;</p>



<p>This October, the GraphQL community will gather in San Diego October 3-5 for 3 days of surf, sun, and all things GraphQL at GraphQL Summit 2022. Summit is something we at Apollo look forward to every year, and we are so excited to be back in person! Supercharge your graph program and forge connections in the GraphQL space to learn and share best practices.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There are two months (59 days!) left until GraphQL Summit 2022, and if you’re not convinced this is the must-attend event of the year, we’ve outlined 8 reasons to grab your pass:&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>1. Build the schedule of your (GraphQL) dreams</strong></p>



<p>With more than 50 sessions and hands-on workshops, you’ll be able to build a schedule that reflects what’s top of mind for you and your organization. From product announcements to building a federated graph to best practices for successfully driving supergraph adoption across your enterprise, there’s content for wherever you are in your graph adoption journey.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>2. Connect with familiar and new friends</strong></p>



<p>We’ve spent a lot of time connecting over Zoom meetings and Slack threads the past two years, but there’s nothing better than getting together IRL over dinner, drinks, and ocean views. Plus, the Apollo team can’t wait to meet you in person!</p>



<p><strong>3. Level up your GraphQL knowledge </strong></p>



<p>Whether you’re starting your graph journey or a graph veteran, you’ll sharpen your skills with hands-on demos, technical breakout sessions, and full-day workshops. You’ll experience the power of the supergraph and get insights straight from the experts.</p>



<p>In addition to the more tactical breakout sessions, GraphQL Summit will feature sessions and keynotes aimed to educate and inspire—brought to you by industry experts, champions at leading enterprises like Netflix, and notable thought leaders. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to draw inspiration from the most exciting movers and shakers in digital transformation today.</p>



<p><strong>5. Enjoy sunny San Diego </strong></p>



<p>Break up your routine and swap office views for beach views. This year GraphQL Summit will be in sunny San Diego. With outdoor dining, keynotes, and rooms looking out into the water, the destination alone will inspire you. Outside of Summit programming, you can enjoy yoga and join us for the ultimate Graph &amp; Brew at Stone Brewery.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>6. Strengthen your team’s connection</strong></p>



<p>There’s nothing quite like bonding in person with your colleagues as you learn, share ideas, and explore. GraphQL Summit 2022 is the perfect way to bring your team together while gaining the best practices you need to uplevel your GraphQL adoption. Bringing your team of 5 or more? Email summit@apollographql.com for an additional $200 off each pass!&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>7. Get your hands dirty to uplevel your skills</strong></p>



<p>During the first day of Summit, we’re offering free, optional hands-on workshops that you can add to uplevel your experience. The workshops cover hot topics like schema design, federation, and more.<a href="https://summit.graphql.com/event/9cabb0aa-eb3c-4bfd-bf74-3dcc4c82c066/websitePage:1e3136e7-807f-4b7d-a0e1-9adb59e9336e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://summit.graphql.com/event/9cabb0aa-eb3c-4bfd-bf74-3dcc4c82c066/websitePage:1e3136e7-807f-4b7d-a0e1-9adb59e9336e" target="_blank">You can find more details about the workshops here.</a></p>



<p><strong>8. The ultimate Graph &amp; Brew at Stone Brewery</strong></p>



<p>It wouldn’t be GraphQL Summit without a Graph &amp; Brew. Join us at Stone Brewery Tuesday evening for brews, bites, lawn games, Karaoke, and more for our indoor/outdoor Summit celebration. Our Graph &amp; Brews are always a hit, and we’re so excited to host our biggest one yet.</p>



<p><strong>Register today</strong></p>



<p>Read the full details about this year’s festival and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://summit.graphql.com/event/9cabb0aa-eb3c-4bfd-bf74-3dcc4c82c066" target="_blank">register to attend here</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p><br>Already packing your Hawaiian shirt and tasting the salty air, but still need more details to convince your boss? Use this <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NHVkn2_kV67YeVI1wkpGMfXPHoINsFIZdXitRIcuGcg/edit" target="_blank">Justification Letter</a> to help persuade them of the benefits of attending GraphQL Summit 2022.</p>


8 Reasons to Attend GraphQL Summit 2022


<p>GraphQL Summit welcomed more than 10,000 developers and engineering leaders virtually on November 10 &amp; 11 for two days of sessions, panels, and workshops. New for the fall Summit, attendees could choose from two session tracks (Build and Scale) on Day 1. The Build Track offered best practices for building, testing, and maintaining GraphQL. The Scale Track presented insights into the key considerations for scaling the graph to improve innovation, velocity, and productivity.</p>



<p>On Day 2, community Graph Champions covered graph strategy, transformation, and stewardship in our roundtables, and hands-on workshops offered practical education and skills-building tailored for various stages of GraphQL maturity.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#product-announcements" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="product-announcements"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Product announcements</h2>



<p>Alongside the many talks, Apollo also announced several new releases and improvements to the Apollo Graph Platform, including:</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#federation-2-now-available-in-alpha" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="federation-2-now-available-in-alpha"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Federation 2 &#8211; now available in alpha</strong></h3>



<p><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/announcement/backend/announcing-federation-2/">Apollo Federation 2</a> is the evolution of our source-available GraphQL spec that makes it simple for anyone to build, manage, and scale a unified graph, enabling faster app delivery, increased innovation, and better control over the graph. Learn more about Federation 2 in the “The Future of Apollo Federation” session, available now <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/events/virtual-event/graphql-summit-november-2021/the-future-of-apollo-federation/">on-demand.</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#apollo-router-now-available-in-alpha" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="apollo-router-now-available-in-alpha"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Apollo Router &#8211; now available in alpha</strong></h3>



<p><a href="https://www.apollographql.com/blog/announcement/backend/apollo-router-our-graphql-federation-runtime-in-rust/">Apollo Router</a> is our next-generation, source-available Federation runtime written in Rust. It’s 10x faster than the Apollo Gateway and 12x more efficient to operate. An efficiency increase of this magnitude delivers material cost savings in cloud resources and a better experience for your users and customers, especially at scale. Learn more about the Apollo Router in the “The Future of Apollo Federation” session, available now <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/events/virtual-event/graphql-summit-november-2021/the-future-of-apollo-federation/">on-demand.</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#public-graphs-embeddable-explorer-generally-available" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="public-graphs-embeddable-explorer-generally-available"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Public graphs &amp; embeddable Explorer &#8211; generally available</strong></h3>



<p>You can now <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/docs/studio/org/graphs/#making-a-variant-public">make your graphs publicly visible</a> in Studio, allowing developers to access the README, Schema Reference, and Explorer without logging in. We also announced the ability to <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/docs/studio/embed-explorer/#postmessage-setup">embed Explorer</a> into external pages for public graphs. To see these features in action, watch “The Secret to Successful Graph Onboarding” session, available now <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/events/virtual-event/graphql-summit-november-2021/the-secret-to-successful-graph-onboarding/">on-demand</a>. (And check out the embedded Explorer below 👇)</p>



<div style="width: 100%; height: 500px;" id="embedded-explorer"></div>
<script src="https://embeddable-explorer.cdn.apollographql.com/_latest/embeddable-explorer.umd.production.min.js"></script> 
<script>
  new window.EmbeddedExplorer({
    target: '#embedded-explorer',
    graphRef: 'SpaceX-pxxbxen@current',
    endpointUrl: 'https://api.spacex.land/graphql/',
    persistExplorerState: false,
    initialState: {
      document: `query ExampleQuery {
  company {
    ceo
  }
  roadster {
    apoapsis_au
  }
}`,
      variables: {},
      headers: {},
      displayOptions: {
        showHeadersAndEnvVars: true, 
        docsPanelState: 'open', 
        theme: 'dark',
      },
    },
  });
</script>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#contracts-available-in-preview-on-apollo-studio-enterprise" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="contracts-available-in-preview-on-apollo-studio-enterprise"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a><strong>Contracts &#8211; available in preview on Apollo Studio Enterprise</strong></h3>



<p>Using <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/docs/studio/contracts/">Contracts</a>, graph platform teams can apply filters to the unified graph to create tailored contract graphs specific to a particular audience. Contracts are now available in public preview for Apollo Enterprise customers. Learn more about Contracts in the “How to Serve Many Audiences with One Graph” session, available now <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/events/virtual-event/graphql-summit-november-2021/how-to-serve-many-audiences-with-one-graph/">on-demand</a>.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="642" src="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/contract-tags.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-11212" srcset="https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/contract-tags.jpeg 1000w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/contract-tags-300x193.jpeg 300w, https://wp.apollographql.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/contract-tags-768x493.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>If you missed out on any of the GraphQL Summit sessions, watch them <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/events/virtual-event/graphql-summit/">on-demand now.</a> Stay tuned to the blog, as we’ll be releasing more posts over the next few weeks recapping GraphQL Summit.</p>


GraphQL Summit Recap: Everything We Launched


<p>Get ready for GraphQL Summit taking place November 10-11! Explore the future of GraphQL with community champions and experts in this two-day interactive virtual conference dedicated to building, managing, and scaling with the graph.</p>



<p><strong>A Jam-Packed Agenda</strong><br>New for the Fall Summit, we’ll be running two concurrent tracks: Build and Scale, so you can stay focused on the sessions that matter to you most.</p>



<p><strong>Build</strong><br>Learn best practices for building, testing, and maintaining GraphQL including building apps with Next.js and Apollo, GraphQL security, observability, and more.</p>



<p><strong>Scale</strong><br>Gain insights into the key considerations for scaling the graph including designing federated graphs, supporting multiple clients and use cases with the graph, change management, security, authorization, collaboration, and more.</p>



<p>Want to view both tracks? No problem, all summit sessions will be available on-demand so you can revisit and replay to your heart’s content.</p>



<p><strong>Featured Speakers:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Shruti Kapoor, Senior Software Engineer, PayPal</li><li>Sergei Shevlyagin, Senior Software Developer, Zillow Group</li><li>Kenny McGarvey, GraphQL Tech Lead, Varo Bank</li><li>Ebenezer Don, Developer Advocate<strong>,</strong>&nbsp;JetBrains</li><li>Patrick Arminio, Senior Backend Engineer, Pollen</li><li>Matt DeBergalis, Founder and CTO, Apollo GraphQL</li><li>Parul Schroff, Staff Product Manager, Apollo GraphQL</li><li>Mandi Wise, Manager, Solutions Architect, Apollo GraphQL</li><li>Phil Prasek, Principal Product Manager, Apollo GraphQL</li><li>Dan Boerner, Graph Champion, Apollo GraphQL</li><li>Khalil Stemmler, Senior Developer Advocate, Apollo GraphQL</li></ul>



<p><a href="https://bit.ly/3omLULZ">Secure your spot today.</a></p>


GraphQL Summit Agenda Preview


<p>Square started their journey in 2009 with a credit card reader that plugged into the iPhone and iPhone app using a single Ruby on on Rail service. Since then, they have grown into an international company providing a suite of products and platforms to help businesses and individuals participate in the economy.</p>



<p>In <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/webinars/How-Square-accelerates-product-development-with-Apollo-Graphql/?referrer=blog">our webinar</a>, Tech Lead on the Platform, Infrastructure, and Engineering Team, Lenny Burdette, discusses how Square works with Apollo to build a better experience for their customers. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#ensuring-a-consistent-user-experience" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="ensuring-a-consistent-user-experience"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Ensuring a consistent user experience</h3>



<p>At Square, they strive to provide an exceptional customer experience across the multiple touchpoints their customers may use during the day. To accomplish this, there are cross-functional organizations that consist of hundreds of designers, product managers and engineers. Each build and maintain back-end services that power the features of the front-end applications. In order to fetch the data they need, they have to integrate with services that are owned by different teams.</p>



<p><em>“If I&#8217;m building a web app and I want to create a coherent experience that connects the wealth of Square&#8217;s data together and puts it in the customers&#8217; hands right when they need it.”</em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#moving-from-a-monolithic-api-towards-a-federated-architecture" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="moving-from-a-monolithic-api-towards-a-federated-architecture"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Moving from a monolithic API towards a federated architecture</h3>



<p>In the past, Square had used a monolithic API service. The API worked well for their front-end engineers but Square has been moving away from monoliths to microservices. With a global, decentralized engineering culture, they realized that a monolithic API was:&nbsp;</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Not scalable: Organizations within the company use different languages of the frameworks. A contributor from one organization would have to learn several new technologies to make changes in a monolith.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Not feasible: Along with the operational overhead being expensive, if the monolithic service went down, this would also bring down the entirety of Square.</li>
</ul>



<p>Lenny began his search for something better and came across GraphQL. He was looking for a flexible solution that would fetch all the data they needed in one request, as well as in a declarative language that was type-safe. He knew he did not want to build another monolithic API service and then discovered Apollo Federation.&nbsp;</p>



<p>With a system that works for both front-end applications and back-end services, Square saw multiple benefits by implementing Apollo Federation and GraphQL, including:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The ability to reuse the same logic and behavior by making similarly shaped GraphQL requests.</li>



<li>Backend teams declare the capabilities of their own services using smaller GraphQL APIs and the gateway automatically combines them into a unified graph for clients.</li>



<li>Each team builds small GraphQL services that define the graph of data relevant to their own domain and each of the services stands on its own.</li>



<li>They can automate their composition in a continuous integration system. Each time an organization changes their graph, it’s sent to Apollo Studio for validation and composition where it is composed into a Square wide GraphQL schema.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<p><em>“Square has a thousand plus engineers in many time zones, all working together to try to create coherent products. Federation makes it easier to run an automated, centralized API service. Which is really fantastic, but it really works well with Apollo schema management tools because that&#8217;s what makes the automation actually possible.”</em></p>



<p>To learn more about how Square uses Federation, <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/webinars/How-Square-accelerates-product-development-with-Apollo-Graphql/?referrer=blog">watch the full webinar.</a> </p>



<p>To speak to an Apollo GraphQL expert, <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/contact-sales/?referrer=blog">reach out to us!</a></p>


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