GraphQL Weekly - Newsletter about GraphQL, Apollo and more

Issue 402• Jan 29, 2026

Community & Events

GraphQLConf 2026: May 6-7 in Menlo Park

On May 6-7, GraphQLConf returns to the Bay Area, right where it all began. From early internal experiments to the first open-source release, this region shaped GraphQL into what it is today. It's a chance to celebrate how far we've come and look ahead to what's next.

Podcasts and Shows

GraphQL in the Enterprise: Debunking the Myths About Its 'Niche' Problem

Join Luca Maraschi and Matteo Collina as they break down why overfetching isn’t fully solved by BFFs, simplyfying complex multi-service data flows, caching and normalized data strategies, and observability.

Announcements

Introducing Response Caching: GraphQL‑aware performance for your graph

Response caching is now available in the GraphOS Router, bringing GraphQL‑aware caching that reduces load on your services and improves end‑to‑end latency across your graph. This release introduces a router-native response cache, a complete re-write and replacement for the previous “entity caching” capability.

Articles

10 Principles for Designing Good GraphQL Schemas

Learn 10 proven principles for designing GraphQL schemas that scale. Covers capability-based design, error handling, nullability, pagination, federation, and avoiding common pitfalls from companies like eBay and SoundCloud.