Managing Data Requirements with GraphQL Fragments
Learn how to use GraphQL fragments to eliminate data duplication, support component-based UI architectures, and handle polymorphic types using inline fragments.
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graphqlStop Using Offsets: Cursor-Based Pagination in the Facebook Graph API
Offset pagination breaks on live Facebook data. Here's how cursor-based pagination in the Graph API keeps results consistent, with a working Python loop and the rate-limit traps to avoid.
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facebookMapping Asynchronous Chaos: Using UML Sequence Diagrams for API Choreography
Stop guessing how your event-driven services interact. Learn how to use UML Sequence Diagrams to map asynchronous API choreography and avoid the pitfalls of over-modeling.
Using JSON Pointer (RFC 6901) for Precise Partial Data Access
JSON Pointer gives a standard way to address a single value inside a JSON document. This post shows the syntax, a worked example in Python, and the trade‑offs you should test before adopting it.
Preventing Runtime Glitches in Distributed APIs with Idempotent Request Handling
Duplicate requests in distributed APIs can cause hard‑to‑trace glitches. Using idempotency keys ensures each operation runs once, even on retries. This guide shows how to implement idempotency in Java, Python, and Node.js, discusses trade‑offs, and gives actionable steps.
Choosing FastAPI Request Handling: Dependency Injection vs. Middleware
FastAPI offers Dependency Injection and Middleware for request handling. This guide compares both, explains trade‑offs, and walks through a real example of injecting a DB session versus adding a request‑ID header.
fastapiPaginated List Endpoints in AdonisJS with Lucid ORM
A task guide for adding a GET collection endpoint in AdonisJS with Lucid that returns a page of rows plus metadata, validates page and perPage, clamps size, and handles edge cases without hand‑building counts.
adonisjsFeathersJS Hooks: A Practical Place for Cross-Cutting Logic
FeathersJS hooks can keep service methods focused, but they are not free middleware. Here is when to use before, after, and error hooks, with a worked messages example.
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feathersjsPaginated Unary RPCs vs Server-Side Streaming in gRPC for Large Ordered Results
Compare paginated unary RPCs and server-side streaming for large ordered gRPC result sets, including latency, memory, retry behavior, and client compatibility.
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