So, you're thinking about using GraphQL to separate microservices, huh? It's a pretty interesting idea. Let's talk about the good parts and the bad parts when it comes to API Gateways.
Felicja Kowalczyk
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We're looking into better ways to separate our microservices, and GraphQL seems like it could help, especially at the API Gateway. The thought is clients could just grab what they need. This would cut down on getting too much data and might make managing client-side data easier. But, I'm kinda worried about how complicated it would be to build and keep up a GraphQL layer over our current RESTful microservices. Will it slow things down a lot? And how do you even stitch schemas together from so many services without it turning into a huge mess or a maintenance headache? I'd love to hear from anyone who has tried this and what problems or good things came out of it.
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