GraphQL
GraphQL gives product teams a typed interface between frontend and backend, letting clients request exactly the data they need without multiplying endpoints as the product grows.
Why we use it
- /Typed contracts between frontend and backend
- /Flexible data access for complex interfaces
- /Reduces endpoint proliferation across growing products
- /Strong developer tooling and schema documentation
When we reach for it
- /Products with complex, interconnected data
- /Multiple clients consuming the same backend
- /Frontend teams that need flexible data access
- /Existing systems where REST endpoints have become fragmented
We design the schema around the product domain rather than exposing the database directly. Permissions, pagination, query complexity, caching, and error behaviour are considered from the beginning.
GraphQL is not our default for every API. We use it where its flexibility genuinely simplifies product development; otherwise a clear REST API is often the better choice.
Common questions
What is GraphQL used for?+
GraphQL is an API technology that allows clients to request the exact data they need through a typed schema.
When is GraphQL better than REST?+
GraphQL can work particularly well for products with complex data relationships, multiple frontend clients, or interfaces that frequently need different combinations of data.
Do you always recommend GraphQL?+
No. REST is often simpler and completely sufficient. We recommend GraphQL only when its flexibility and schema model provide a meaningful benefit.
Can you add GraphQL to an existing backend?+
Yes. We can introduce a GraphQL layer over existing services or data sources without necessarily replacing the entire backend.
How do you secure GraphQL APIs?+
We implement authentication, field and resource-level authorisation, query limits, validation, and monitoring appropriate to the product.
Can GraphQL cause performance issues?+
Poorly designed GraphQL can. We address problems such as N+1 queries, excessive query depth, pagination, caching, and resolver performance as part of the architecture.