Summary

In this chapter, we learned what GraphQL Federation is, as well as its key concepts. In essence, GraphQL Federation empowers teams to work independently and yet together, enabling more rapid development and scaling. This makes it especially vital in large-scale, enterprise-grade projects, making it a vital part of the GraphQL ecosystem.

We also saw how to merge schemas together, along with some examples.

Currently, the execution of federation in your project is open to your discretion. It is worth noting that federation is a relatively new topic that requires further development. For instance, there may be differing opinions on certain federation concepts, such as resolving arguments using intersection. Instead, one alternative approach could be to route a separate query with the exact argument to a dedicated schema. Ultimately, there is a need for ongoing discussions and efforts to establish a unified standard for federation in the future.

In the next chapter, we...