Description:

In today's fast-paced world, where real-time data access is crucial for building modern applications, developers need efficient tools to accelerate their development workflow. Enter Hasura - the ultimate GraphQL powerhouse that empowers developers to build scalable and real-time APIs instantly.

This talk dives deep into the realm of Hasura, exploring its capabilities, features, and real-world applications. We will embark on a journey to understand how Hasura revolutionizes API development by providing instant GraphQL APIs backed by powerful data management and real-time capabilities.

During this session, attendees will learn:

The fundamentals of GraphQL and its benefits for modern application development. How Hasura simplifies API development by generating GraphQL APIs instantly from existing databases. Real-world use cases and success stories of organizations leveraging Hasura for rapid application development. Best practices and tips for optimizing and securing Hasura-powered APIs. Advanced features and capabilities of Hasura, including custom business logic and event triggers. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to streamline your API development process or a newcomer intrigued by the potential of GraphQL, this talk is for you. Join us as we unlock the full potential of real-time GraphQL APIs with Hasura and take your development journey to new heights.

Outline:

1. Introduction to GraphQL and its importance in modern application development.
2. Overview of Hasura and its role in simplifying API development.
3. Getting started with Hasura: Setting up a Hasura project and connecting to databases.
4. Instant GraphQL APIs: Exploring how Hasura generates GraphQL APIs from existing databases.
5. Best practices for optimizing and securing Hasura-powered APIs.
6. Advanced features of Hasura: Custom business logic, event triggers, and more.
7. Conclusion and Q&A: Recap of key takeaways and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.

Prerequisites:

Attendees should have basic understanding of belolw: 1. Databases 2. APIs 3. GraphQL APIs

Speaker Info:

Akhil Garg is a Lead Software Engineer with EPAM Systems. With 10+ years of experience in IT and Python projects development, Akhil Garg is passionate about Development, technical management, leadership, giving talks in various meetups and conferences. He is also leading a community within his organisation where he organises talks, workshops and guide others to write blogs. As an active member of the tech community, Akhil enjoys sharing his knowledge and insights through speaking engagements, workshops in various meetups. His previous talks have been in EPAM Systems, PyDelhi monthly meetup, FOSS United meetup, CNCF meetup, Apache Flink Meetup etc. He has talked on topic like Microservice architecture, Hasura, GIT, Apache Airflow, Encryption techniques etc.

Target Audience: This talk is suitable for developers of all levels, from beginners to experienced professionals, who are interested in learning about GraphQL and its practical applications with Hasura. Whether you're a frontend developer, backend engineer, or full-stack developer, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for leveraging Hasura to streamline your API development workflow.

Additional Notes:

This talk will include live demos and interactive examples to showcase the power and simplicity of Hasura. Resources and references will be provided for further learning and exploration after the session. Thank you for considering my proposal. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and insights with the PyCon India 2024 community.

Speaker Links:

Linkedin handle https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhilgarg1990