Alternative Backends with Kristaps Grinbergs

In this episode, Leo talks with Kristaps Grinbergs about alternative backends like GraphQL and WebSockets as well as their upcoming talks at UIKonf.

Show Notes

Guest

• Kristaps Grinbergs (website)
  • Twitter @fassko 
  • Swift WebSockets
  • Swift Weekly Brief

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Related Episodes

• Episode 8: Cloud and Backend Services For Apps
• Episode 34: Server-Side Swift with Tim Condon
• Episode 47: Practical Combine with Donny Wals

Related Links

• UIKonf - 18-19 MAY 2020 · ONLINE
  • The Multi-Threaded Asynchronous Parallel World of Swift - Leo Dion
  • We need to talk about Websockets - Kristaps Grinbergs 
• Heartwitch - Uses Vapor WebSockets
• Apollo Data Graph Platform
• Server-Side Frameworks
  • Graphiti - Swift GraphQL Schema/Type framework 
  • Other Server Libraries
• Client-Side Frameworks
  • Introduction to Apollo iOS Client
  • Apollo iOS Client Library
  • Other Client Libraries
• WebSockets
  • Vapor WebSockets
  • StarScream
• WWDC 2020 is happening!

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Why GraphQL?

• Greater Flexibility
• Less Data Usage
• REST API is more strict but easy to implement
• Big Learning Curve with GraphQL
• Fewer Requests Needed with GraphQL
• Challenges with accessing in Swift
• How Apollo Works
• Starting with both REST API and GraphQL
• Using Subscriptions WebSockets with GraphQL for Syncing

WebSockets

• Perfect for Gaming, Chat, and Financial Applications
• Why Long Polling Might Be Better
• How to keep a URL Session open
• How to stay organized with WebSockets
• How to support and test WebSockets?

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