Dan Hacks compares REST with GraphQL…
Dan Hacks compares REST with GraphQL and gRPC in this guide to each with their pros and cons. Dan shows how each would be used in the typical case of retrieving a user.
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Mike Jolley explains how he created a login system for a ReactJS app using WordPress and WP GraphQL. Mike described his work as: “a GraphQL mutation which accepts login credentials and logs users in using a custom cookie, and we’ve set CORS headers so the browser allows the cookies to be used…. we can now…
Renato Alves explains why GraphQL and…
Renato Alves explains why GraphQL and WordPress work well together: “…to author a GraphQL API you only need a one-time effort…. and another advantage of using GraphQL is its ease of integration with multiple data sources.” There are some downsides, however. There are some “rough-edges” (like caching), access control, and a “steep learning curve.” Migrating…
Lessons for WordPress, from Drupalcon
Drupalcon is happening, and Drupal founder Dries Buytaert has made his keynote slides available. They are highly informative and well worth looking through, even without the presentation audio. I’ll highlight the big items, but seriously just see the slides, because it’s good to peek across the fence (they are also beautiful). Drupal 8 has been in “feature…
I’m a big fan of Wes…
I’m a big fan of Wes Bos‘s series of online tutorials, and if you are moving deeper into React then you might be interested in his latest Full Stack JavaScript Apps with React.js and GraphQL course. WordPress Developers may also be interested in Zac Gordon‘s upcoming Advanced Gutenberg Development course.
In the REST API podcast, Joe…
In the REST API podcast, Joe and I talked about Drupal’s upcoming support of GraphQL with their API, and how it’s so new. It is new, and it’s getting a lot of attention. Here’s a site to learn about it.
If you like trying out new…
If you like trying out new open-source CMS applications now and then, check out Django-based Wagtail, which Mozilla and Google are using. Wagtail is designed for headless deployments where the frontend pulls content from the CMS with GraphQL queries.
