What is GraphQL and why should my project use it?
GraphQL is a query language for APIs that lets clients request exactly the data they need. Unlike REST where each endpoint returns a fixed structure, GraphQL exposes a single endpoint and the client specifies which fields it wants. This eliminates over-fetching, under-fetching, and reduces the number of round trips. For projects with multiple data sources or diverse client applications (web, mobile, IoT), GraphQL provides a unified API layer that accelerates frontend development.
How much does GraphQL API development cost with Miracuves?
Miracuves GraphQL development starts at $3,699 for a single-API project with Apollo Server 4, PostgreSQL, JWT auth, and Docker deployment. The Business tier at $7,499 adds Apollo Federation with up to 5 sub-graphs, Redis caching, CI/CD, and monitoring. Enterprise plans at $14,999 support unlimited sub-graphs, multi-region deployment, and dedicated architecture support. Every project includes full source code ownership and 60 days of post-launch support.
What is Apollo Federation and when do I need it?
Apollo Federation is a GraphQL architecture pattern where multiple microservices each own a sub-graph (a portion of the schema) and an Apollo Gateway composes them into a single unified schema. You need federation when your API spans multiple domains (e.g., users, orders, inventory) and different teams own different services. It allows each team to deploy independently while exposing one consistent GraphQL endpoint to clients.
How long does it take to build a GraphQL API?
A single GraphQL API with 3-5 data sources typically takes 14 days from discovery to deployment. Federated architectures with multiple sub-graphs range from 21 to 45 days depending on complexity. Miracuves delivers fast because we have 90+ pre-built solution modules for authentication, pagination, file upload, real-time subscriptions, and common business logic — saving 50-70% of build time compared to a from-scratch project.
Can Miracuves migrate my existing REST API to GraphQL?
Yes, Miracuves specializes in REST-to-GraphQL migration. We analyze your existing REST endpoints, identify data shapes consumed by each client, and design a GraphQL schema that wraps or replaces the REST layer. The migration can be incremental — GraphQL and REST can coexist during the transition. We use schema stitching or Apollo Federation to compose your legacy REST endpoints as GraphQL sub-graphs, allowing a phased migration with zero downtime.
What tech stack do you use for GraphQL development?
Miracuves builds GraphQL APIs on Node.js with TypeScript. Our standard stack includes Apollo Server 4 or GraphQL Yoga for the runtime, Prisma ORM 5 for database access, PostgreSQL 16 as the primary database, Redis 7 for caching and pub/sub, DataLoader for N+1 elimination, and graphql-ws for WebSocket subscriptions. We use GraphQL Codegen for type-safe resolvers, Docker for containerization, GitHub Actions for CI/CD, and Grafana + Prometheus for monitoring. For federated architectures, we use Apollo Gateway with the Apollo Federation specification.
Do you offer ongoing support after the GraphQL API is deployed?
Yes, every Miracuves GraphQL project includes 60 days of post-launch support. This covers bug fixes, schema adjustments, performance tuning, and deployment issues. Enterprise plans include on-call support with defined SLAs. We also provide documentation for your GraphQL API, including schema documentation, resolver architecture, and deployment runbooks. Extended support and maintenance retainers are available.
How do you handle authentication and authorization in GraphQL?
We implement JWT-based authentication for most projects, with optional OAuth 2.0 / SSO integration for enterprise clients. Authorization is handled at the resolver level using a permission middleware pattern. We also implement query depth limiting, cost analysis, and rate limiting to prevent abusive queries. For federated architectures, auth tokens are propagated across sub-graphs using Apollo Federation directives. All implementations follow OWASP API Top 10 security guidelines.
