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In this episode, Leo talks with Kristaps Grinbergs about alternative backends like GraphQL and WebSockets as well as their upcoming talks at UIKonf.
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Related Links
- UIKonf - 18-19 MAY 2020 Β· ONLINE
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- Client-Side Frameworks
- WebSockets
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The tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.
There's a lot of demand for apps right now, so it's a really great time to give it a try. It's easier than you think.
The guys who run it are indie devs who had a need and created a tool. 11 years later, it's an all-in-one platform for developers who want to get more downloads and make more money with their apps.
The folks at Appfigures have easy step-by-step guides and intuitive tools to do that, which many indie developers are using to get more downloads:
https://appfigures.com/resources/aso
Also check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:
https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63
Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:
https://appfigures.com/account/upgrade?p=empower3030
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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- Edward Sanchez
- Satoshi Mitsumori
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