Apollo GraphOS's main use case is combining multiple backend services into a unified single GraphQL query. In our kiosk implementation, we display a launch screen with a dynamic banner, store-specific banners, and a default banner. Apollo GraphOS allows the backend to retrieve data from multiple services and provide it through a single GraphQL query.
For the backend, this represents a major implementation advantage. Using REST APIs would require calling multiple APIs to fetch data. However, Apollo GraphOS provides an endpoint that allows us to hit a single endpoint to retrieve all the data.
Apollo GraphOS has positively impacted our organization by reducing unwanted code and helping us combine multiple services. It unifies the API layer, which is straightforward to understand and saves our team time.
It has reduced both complexity and implementation time. Previously, we had to manage all services in parallel and individually. After unifying to a single API layer, the process became much easier and more time-efficient.
The best feature Apollo GraphOS offers is unifying multiple APIs and endpoints into a single point.
The unified endpoint feature helps my team on a daily basis by combining different services together. For example, when fetching a menu and pricing information, the backend would previously require multiple REST APIs. Now with Apollo GraphOS, we can easily combine the menu service, pricing, and inventory together. Our frontend mobile team, kiosk team, and web ordering team can access this data through a single GraphQL endpoint.
Apollo GraphOS has positively impacted our organization by reducing unwanted code and helping us combine multiple things. It unifies the API layer, which is straightforward to understand and saves our team time.
It has reduced both complexity and time. Previously, we had to manage all services in parallel and individually. After unifying to a single API layer, the process became much easier and more time-saving.
Apollo GraphOS is good. There are no issues with it.
I have been using Apollo GraphOS for around seven to eight months.
For my use case, I would rate Apollo GraphOS an eight out of ten because it is a very large platform and we have not used everything from it. I would recommend Apollo GraphOS if you have multiple services and want to combine them into a single unified platform, which will make your ecosystem faster compared to REST APIs. My overall review rating is eight out of ten.
