Spring Time: From REST to GraphQL
Frederieke Scheper - Sopra Steria / Peter Eijgermans - Sopra Steria
Many teams rely on REST API’s as the backbone of their applications. Over time, however, REST can become a burden: endpoints multiply, versioning becomes messy, and clients receive too much (or too little) data. Maybe it’s time to wake up and stop REST-ing, because Spring GraphQL has arrived.
In this session, Peter and Frederieke explore the transition from REST to GraphQL using the latest Spring GraphQL features, combined with an Angular micro-frontend to show the client experience. No buzzwords, no silver bullets, just a practical look at how GraphQL can simplify your data flows and increase development velocity.
Expect a live demo, real code, and honest trade-offs: GraphQL isn’t magic, but when used well, it can make your APIs feel lighter, cleaner, and most importantly: fun!