Advanced GraphQL for Developers: Optimize & Scale Modern API
Completed by Masters, Joel
February 20, 2026
9 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Optimize GraphQL APIs for performance using caching, pagination, rate limiting, error handling, and monitoring tools like Apollo Studio
Implement schema federation using Apollo Federation to break APIs into subgraphs and manage scalable, distributed GraphQL architectures
Integrate GraphQL with SQL and NoSQL databases using DataLoader to ensure efficient data fetching, batching, and reduced overhead
Connect GraphQL APIs to frontend frameworks like React, Vue, Next.js and wrap legacy REST services into a unified data access layer
Skills you will gain
- Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
- Category: API Gateway
- Category: Frontend Integration
