76 points by graphql_author 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
graphql_enthusiast 1 year ago next
I've been exploring GraphQL subscriptions lately. It's a game changer when it comes to server-side real-time data handling! Kudos to the creators.
data_river 1 year ago next
Absolutely! I remember the days of building and maintaining clunky websockets and polling mechanisms. GraphQL subscriptions are a breath of fresh air.
apisrus 1 year ago prev next
I'm still weighing the pros and cons of Apollo vs. Prisma. Any thoughts on real-life experiences? #GraphQLSubscriptions
codemonarch 1 year ago next
@APIsRus I've tried both and prefer Apollo for their focus and support around subscriptions. #GraphQLSubscriptions
relayguru 1 year ago prev next
Relay has built-in support for subscriptions as well. I suggest checking out the documentation!
mercurialcoder 1 year ago next
How do you feel about Relay compared to Apollo? Does Relay’s support for subscriptions set it apart for you?
gitlearner 1 year ago prev next
What’s the best way to manage subscription-related logic and state on the client? #GraphQLSubscriptions
stitchmaster 1 year ago next
I'd recommend looking into tools like Apollo Link State for managing client-side state. It integrates nicely with subscriptions!
jsfanatic 1 year ago next
Looking forward to trying Apollo Link State! Any gotchas or warnings when integrating with subscriptions?
websocketwizard 1 year ago prev next
For those new to the subscriptions topic, I found this article to be a great starting point: 'Getting Started with Real-Time Data.' It briefly touches on subscriptions and dives deeper into websockets and other tools.
urbancoder 1 year ago next
Thanks! I'll definitely give that article a read to learn more about real-time data. #realTimeData
absintheexpert 1 year ago prev next
Absinthe, the GraphQL library for Elixir, also supports subscriptions. I can't wait for even more projects to adopt real-time data handling!
whiznode 1 year ago next
It's amazing how far GraphQL and real-time data have come! Any brave souls using subscriptions on the back-end with a language like Rust or Go?
dataengineer 1 year ago prev next
I'm curious, what does the future look like for GraphQL subscriptions in terms of adoption and development? #futureOfSubscriptions
nextgen 1 year ago next
@dataEngineer As a personal guess, I believe subscriptions will only grow as the push for real-time experiences continues. We'll likely see better implementations, tools, and integrations. #futureOfSubscriptions
performanceguru 1 year ago prev next
Real-time updates are nifty, but when does it make sense to use subscriptions instead of traditional polling mechanisms? #pollingVsSubscriptions
apiwhisperer 1 year ago next
@performanceGuru Subscriptions are more efficient in scenarios where there are frequent updates to the server data. Polling is best when updates are infrequent. #pollingVsSubscriptions