Dive into the world of GraphQL APIs on AWS this week! We'll explore the recently launched feature in AppSync: asynchronous Lambda functions for GraphQL resolvers. But first, we'll break down the advantages of GraphQL over REST APIs and the limitations of synchronous calls in GraphQL. Then, we'll uncover the power of async Lambdas: stream data directly to your client for a more responsive experience and unlock innovative use cases, like generative AI-powered chatbots built with Lambdas. Curious how this can transform your applications? Tune in to learn more!

With Derek Bingham, Developer Advocate, AWS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekwbingham/

- Derek's blog about AppSync async Lambda resolvers
https://community.aws/content/2hlqAp86YvckSS2DrVvZ1qdArqF/async-lambda-and-appsync?lang=en

- AWS AppSync
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/appsync/latest/devguide/what-is-appsync.html

- AWS Lambda
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/lambda/latest/dg/welcome.html

- Streaming a response from a Lambda function
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/lambda/latest/dg/configuration-response-streaming.html

- AWS AppSync sample code
https://github.com/aws-samples/aws-appsync-resolver-samples

- Michael (App Sync Developer Advocate) YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@focusotter/videos

Stream responses from your GraphQL API with asynchronous Lambda functions

Seb and friends chat with the people behind Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the developers who are building on it.
Very special thanks to Drew Blanke, aka Syntax Era, for the creation of the intro and outro music used in this podcast.

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