diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2024-10-08-graphql-conf-2024-wrap.mdx b/src/pages/blog/2024-10-08-graphql-conf-2024-wrap.mdx new file mode 100644 index 000000000..abcc2f2bd --- /dev/null +++ b/src/pages/blog/2024-10-08-graphql-conf-2024-wrap.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +--- +title: "🎬 That’s A Wrap! Celebrating GraphQL Conf 2024" +tags: ["blog"] +date: 2024-10-08 +byline: GraphQL Events Committee +--- + +We’re (almost) recuperated from all the excellent talks, socializing, and networking that went down at [GraphQL Conf 2024](https://graphql.org/conf/2024/). It was an event that celebrated the community, and brought GraphQL contributors, Working Group members, and nearly every single TSC member together under one roof for the first time in… a while. Read on for a round-up of the biggest news and takeaways from the conference. + +{photos of cards, TSC members} + +## GraphQL Is Still Expanding +Although GraphQL was originally created to solve the needs of the front-end developer, it has proven its staying power as a tool for all kinds of applications and use cases. For example, GraphQL naturally complements LLMs - several talks highlighted applications for generative AI, AI integrations, and data mesh networks. As Lee Byron noted in his [welcoming keynote](https://youtu.be/ZJHSCyZCup4), GraphQL reached ubiquity and continues to expand as developers discover new ways to apply it to new contexts. + +## Distributed GraphQL has arrived +Distributed GraphQL including Federation was the talk of the conference. We heard about the state of distributed GraphQL from TSC leaders, case studies on production deployment from end-users, and design principles for federated GraphQL from core contributors. Expect to hear a lot more about distributed GraphQL deployments over the next year. + +## Have You Heard the Word About Trusted Documents +Data and application security are as relevant as ever. Our own plucky, GraphQL Community Gardener Benjie Gillam was on hand to tell attendees about one easy thing they can do to harden their GraphQL security posture and boost performance - use Trusted Documents! If you’re already using Trusted Documents, check out [Top 10 GraphQL Security Checks for Every Developer](https://youtu.be/fA81OFu9BVY). + +## Our Community had an Amazing Time +Between the excellent content and workshops, focused unconference sessions, Working Group member chats, TSC and Board meetings, and quality bond-building between attendees, we made the most out of our short time together. We can’t wait to do it again, and are so thankful for our sponsors and attendees for making it all happen: + +{list all the blogs / social posts} + +## GraphQL Conf 2025 is coming to Europe! +Lee Byron shared that the GraphQL Foundation Board is committed to hosting the next edition of GraphQL Conf somewhere in Europe in 2025. Planning is still in the early stages, so stay tuned, but this was welcome news for the dozens of community members who flew in from as far away as Belgium to join us in San Francisco. + +{get involved} + +If you want to relive the experience of GraphQL Conf or just re-watch and share a favorite talk, you can check out all the [photos]() and [videos]() on our conference website. Subscribe to our [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@GraphQLFoundation), [X](https://twitter.com/graphql), and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/graphql-foundation/) channels to get content you may have missed and find out when we launch the new GraphQL Conf 2025 website!