Advanced GraphQL for Developers: Optimize & Scale Modern API

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Advanced GraphQL for Developers: Optimize & Scale Modern API

Coursera · Advanced ·🏗️ Systems Design & Architecture ·3mo ago

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Optimizes and scales modern APIs using advanced GraphQL techniques

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Ready to scale your GraphQL expertise to an enterprise level? This course is your deep dive into performance tuning, schema federation, and seamless integrations. Learn how to optimize APIs, break monoliths into federated services, and connect GraphQL to the full stack—from databases to frontends. Use Apollo Federation, DataLoader, and popular frameworks like React, Vue, and Next.js. Module 1 focuses on performance—caching, pagination, rate limiting, and bulletproof error handling. Module 2 introduces schema federation using Apollo Gateway and subgraphs for scalable API design. Module 3 brings it all together—integrating GraphQL with databases, modern UIs, and even legacy REST APIs. By the end, you will... -Optimize GraphQL APIs for high-speed, large-scale use -Implement schema federation using Apollo Federation and subgraphs -Connect APIs to SQL/NoSQL databases and frontend frameworks -Wrap REST APIs with GraphQL for seamless, unified data access Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with GraphQL Foundation or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of GraphQL Foundation. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
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