Accelerating Federated GraphQL Microservices with TypeScript, AWS Lambda, and PlanetScale Schema Branching
Master the art of building high-performance, scalable, and maintainable federated GraphQL microservices. This advanced course guides you through designing robust APIs with TypeScript, deploying serverless backends on AWS Lambda, and managing agile database schemas using PlanetScale's innovative branching capabilities.
Accelerating Federated GraphQL Microservices with TypeScript, AWS Lambda, and PlanetScale Schema Branching
Skills you build, step by step.
Practical lessons designed to get you writing working code. Every topic builds directly on the previous one.
Design and implement robust federated GraphQL APIs using Apollo Federation.
Develop highly scalable and cost-efficient serverless microservices with TypeScript and AWS Lambda.
Utilize PlanetScale's schema branching for agile, non-blocking database schema evolution and deployment.
Build and deploy a unified GraphQL gateway that orchestrates multiple microservices.
Integrate diverse microservices (GraphQL subgraphs) into a cohesive supergraph.
Who this course is made for.
Clear expectations before you begin. No unnecessary background needed to get moving with confidence.
Target Level
Suitable for advanced learners seeking hands-on build experience.
Prerequisites
- Strong understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals (ES6+).
- Proficiency in Node.js backend development.
- Basic familiarity with GraphQL concepts (queries, mutations, schemas).
- Working knowledge of cloud computing concepts, preferably AWS (IAM, EC2, S3 basics).
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and SQL.
- Familiarity with Git and version control systems.
What You Need
A computer with an internet connection, a text editor, and time for weekly practice.