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Show HN: Grafbase – Introducing Federated Graphs

by whoiskatrin on 12/14/23, 2:20 PM with 3 comments

Hi, Kate here! Grafbase is excited to announce the introduction of Federated Graphs, a significant enhancement to our GraphQL services. This update marks a pivotal shift from our traditional front-end focus to a broader, more enterprise-scale approach. Here's everything you need to know about this new feature launch.

Federation allows each independent subgraph to be stitched together into a unified graph that can be exposed to end users. The Federation gateway determines the most efficient query plan for every query, optimizing for resource use.

Additionally, Grafbase Federated Graphs have:

- Support for Federation V2 Spec: Aligned with the latest Federation specifications, our Federated Graphs ensure compatibility and performance at the highest level. - High-Performance: Crafted in Rust, Federated Graphs offer exceptional performance and reliability, crucial for large-scale applications. - Open Source and SDK Integration: Open source availability fosters community engagement and collaboration, while our SDK ensures easy deployment to Grafbase. - Advanced Security and Efficiency: Robust authentication and edge caching mechanisms enhance both the security and efficiency of Federated Graphs. - Full Stack Deployment on Grafbase: Grafbase supports the deployment of both Federated Graphs and Standalone Subgraphs, providing a comprehensive platform for all GraphQL needs.

For now, I'm just excited to share what Grafabse has been working on with the HN community. Would love to know what you guys think!

  • by JackHopkins on 12/14/23, 2:33 PM

    This is really cool, nice work! How does this differ from Apollo Federation? I'm a bit confused here, because you have integrations with AF too - is this competitive, or is this a more vertically-integrated solution? Cheers!