Build Modern Applications Using GraphQL and Javascript

No, participants do not need to install any software on their computers. Everything will run in a virtual environment prepared by the presenters.

The presenters of the workshop are Emmanuel Skulet and Miguel Tastana, both members of the AWS professional services team.

The main objective of the workshop is to build an application that relies on a GraphQL API using AWS services, particularly AWS AppSync.

The workshop covers building modern applications with GraphQL, the implementation of GraphQL on AWS using AWS AppSync, securing APIs, real-time data with subscriptions, and integration with front-end applications.

Some key trends in modern applications include the need for low latency, global scalability, cost efficiency, frequent feature releases, and adoption of the latest technologies like GraphQL and serverless architectures.

AWS AppSync is a managed service that simplifies the development of GraphQL APIs by providing real-time data synchronization, offline programming capabilities, and integration with other AWS services.

GraphQL allows clients to request exactly the data they need, reducing over-fetching and under-fetching issues common in REST APIs. GraphQL also supports real-time updates via subscriptions, while REST APIs typically rely on polling.

Use cases for GraphQL mentioned in the workshop include data-heavy applications, real-time updates for sports events, job status updates, and applications that require complex querying capabilities.

Benefits of using serverless technologies like AWS AppSync include automatic scaling, reduced operational overhead, cost efficiency, and the ability to focus on business logic rather than infrastructure management.

Yes, AWS AppSync can integrate with various data sources including Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon OpenSearch, AWS Lambda functions, HTTP endpoints, EventBridge, and relational databases.