Simplifying API Integrations with GraphQL: A hands-on look at Apollo Connectors

In this one-hour, hands-on workshop, explore the powerful realm of Apollo Connectors, designed for developers who want to streamline their API integrations. Through practical exercises, you’ll learn how and where to get started, how to map REST APIs to your schema, and how to reduce boilerplate code. Learn practical tips and tricks to make the most of these powerful tools, and walk away feeling confident in your ability to use them effectively.

Topics

• Getting Started with Connectors - What are they, why are they useful, and where to start.

• Building Connectors - Setting up a project and effectively mapping the parts of a REST API that you actually want and need.

• Real-World Considerations: How to debug and test using best practices including integration with GraphOS and the Rover CLI.

• Advanced Tooling: Using the mapping playground and considering auth strategies.