GraphQL is the hottest and maybe most future proof API protocol that’s there right now. There’s a lot of “getting started with GraphQL” material available online, but what to do if you already have an API out in the public that’s using REST? Migrating between API protocols can be a hassle and also requires frontend changes, next to the obvious backend work.

You’re not the first developer with this problem, so let me help you get on the hype train. In this talk I explore some migration schemes to help you transition from a REST API to a GraphQL, based on real scenarios. What solutions are available and fit your need, let’s find out!