GraphQL – The next generation API language

On Wednesday the 28th of June a TechNight will be held at our office in Rotterdam. This TechNight is for everyone who is into learning new things and get to know fellow enthusiasts. During our monthly TechNight you can:

• Enjoy food / snacks while drinking beer or soda
• Gain knowledge about the newest technologies within the development area

Speaker
Niek Palm

Level
Beginner in GraphQL

Abstract
Today we build most of our API’s in a RESTful way by delivering json data. This approach creates a tight and inflexible coupling between front- and back-end, and requires many client server interactions. This way of using an API on mobile devices, which are typically connected via unreliable, slow, and high latency networks, causes developers a lot of headaches. However, there is a new API kid on the block: GraphQL that solves this issues. GraphQL is a new way of specifying an API based on the demand of the API consumer. I will show you the the power of GraphQL and what you can do with GraphQL that could not be done with REST.

About
Niek is working for more than 10 years in various function in IT he did a lot of open source based development, had architecture roles, setup continuous delivery for several projects and made several trainings and workshops. Currently he is working as Software Architect and Fullstack developer on rapid prototyping and using dozen of modern technologies like AWS, Terraform, Spring Cloud, React, React Native, Spring Cloud, CI/CD, Docker, Elastic Search and much more.

Program:

17.30h - 18.30h ~ Entry, food and drinks (and beer of course)

18.30h - 19.30h ~ Presentation "GraphQL – The next generation API language”

19.30h ~ Drinks

Parking is free in our area from 6 pm. Also good to know that (most of the time) there's plenty of parking space in this area. If you decide to go with public transport, metro station Coolhaven is a 5 minute walk. There's also a possibility to take the tram, we have two tram stations nearby. So you decide what suits you best ;)

Location:
Puntegaalstraat 85, Rotterdam

Contact:
Please feel free to contact us through our Meetup page or for additional information you can e-mail our colleague Samira (s.ibirane@developers.nl)

We're looking forward seeing you there ;)

NOTE: Recruiters are not allowed