dataloader VS Express

When I began working with GraphQL, I had concerns about the N+1 query problem. In my research, I came across the DataLoader pattern and its implementation on GitHub. While I explored various examples of its usage, I still struggled to grasp how it operates internally. Join me in delving a bit deeper into GraphQL DataLoader! :)

DataLoader: it is the standard solution to N+1 problem.

Additionally, you can use DataLoader or similar tools to optimize data fetching and avoid over-fetching or under-fetching data. Ultimately, performance and load tests ensure that your GraphQL API delivers optimal performance, meets response time expectations, and provides a smooth experience for users, even under heavy loads.

The most common practice is to turn N+1 into 1+1 using dataloaders (https://github.com/graphql/dataloader for JS, there are equivalents for most implementations). The N resolvers invoke a single batched loader which receives a list of keys and returns a list of values.

Let's take Payload, for example. Surprise, surprise. We have a relationship field, and it can store IDs to other related documents which are seamlessly merged in when you retrieve documents from the DB. We leverage the dataloader pattern to batch together all "populations" required for a given query, returning them all super fast and with as few separate queries to the DB as possible. We actually even outperform SQL-based frameworks quite a bit. In a purely relational test, we were 3x faster than Directus and 7x faster than Strapi while both were running Postgres, and we were on MongoDB.

Also, have a look at Facebook's Dataloader[0].

[0] https://github.com/graphql/dataloader

In the next article, I'm going to implement a GraphQL server with dataloader using the tools we introduced.

The one example of using Scoped dependency that comes to my mind, it's HTTP request level caching for libs like dataloader.

you would fetch these 1000 rows via dataloader that batches all requests for this relation to a single query... solving the n+1 issue

Express.js Documentation

In the JavaScript ecosystem, there are guides for enabling SAML-based enterprise single sign-on in AdonisJS, Express.js, Next.js, Remix, and React with an Express.js backend.

Starting off strong with Express.js, the cool kid on the block for building web apps. It's lightweight, flexible, and doesn't throw a tantrum when you ask it to scale. With Express, you can handle HTTP requests like a pro, play around with middleware, set up routes without breaking a sweat, and render views that make your app look stunning. Big names like Netflix and Uber are already on board, and if it's good enough for them, it's definitely worth a peek.

express - one of the most popular middleware tools, lightweight and easy to learn. docs

Now we can install both Express and Socket.io libraries:

app.listen(3000); ``` Now you can run your server by executing `node index.js`. Your web application will be accessible at http://localhost:3000/, where you'll see "Hello, world!" displayed in your browser. Congratulations! 🎉 You've successfully set up basic routing with Express.js! This guide covered only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to utilizing Express.js features. Explore its extensive documentation (https://expressjs.com/) to discover more possibilities. Remember, with Express.js, you have the power to build efficient and scalable web applications. Happy coding!

Converting a large Express.js application from JavaScript to TypeScript can be a challenging task. For many applications, this represents a significant portion of their technical debt, as the process may span many days, if not months, and new changes are typically not allowed during the conversion.

Nitro is a nice https webserver that you can deploy everywhere. Comparing it to express, it doesn't need weird middlewares for json, it has a simple way to support caching, a file system router, tasks and scheduled tasks that avoid quite a few shell scripts, db:migrations etc, plugins, KV storages, SQL connectors, websockets...

ExpressoTS fully supports Express middleware.

As you might have seen from this PR and in our forums Meteor v3(it is still in beta, but you can follow the progress here) will be released with a new engine, expressjs.