Drive the Success of a Layered API Strategy with GraphQL Federation

Explore the playbook used by API platform teams in effectively incorporating GraphQL federation within an existing API architecture

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Drive the Success of a Layered API Strategy with GraphQL Federation

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Drive the Success of a Layered API Strategy with GraphQL Federation

GraphQL provides immense benefits for developer velocity and performance at scale, but how do you incorporate it without a massive overhaul of existing legacy services?

Companies like Netflix, PayPal, and Expedia maximize GraphQL’s benefits across teams by implementing it as a layer on top of their existing APIs. This architecture leverages GraphQL federation, and provides a self-service and self-documenting experience for client teams. 
This white paper outlines how to effectively incorporate GraphQL federation in a layered API strategy.

What you'll Learn:

  • Best practices on using GraphQL federation effectively in an existing layered API strategy.

  • Insights on how a layered GraphQL architecture is enabling teams to ship faster, streamline maintenance and reduce API sprawl.

  • First-hand tips from the Apollo GraphQL team, who help hundreds of legacy brands and startups deliver GraphQL at scale.