# API Platform API Platform is a full-stack framework and developer tool for creating REST, GraphQL, and hypermedia web APIs and scaffolding web and mobile applications. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Apollo Summit 2026: Turn Your API Platform Into Your AI Platform DevFeed: [Apollo Summit 2026: Turn Your API Platform Into Your AI Platform]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Eric Holzhauer Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [GraphOS](), [AI Platform](), [API Platform]() Tags: [2026](), [agent](), [agents](), [ai-agents](), [ai-platform](), [announcement](), [api-platform](), [apollo](), [graphos](), [graphql](), [mcp](), [summit]() ### AI overview Apollo Summit 2026 will take place in San Francisco from October 6 to 8. The article previews sessions and workshops on using governed GraphQL graphs as an access and context layer for applications and AI agents, including case studies from Block, Brex, Coolblue, and Starbucks. ### Source excerpt Turning an API platform into an AI platform starts with a governed graph. See real patterns from Block, Brex, and Starbucks at Apollo Summit 2026, Oct 6-8. ## Announcing the Apollo GraphOS Operator in Public Preview DevFeed: [Announcing the Apollo GraphOS Operator in Public Preview]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Josh Lambert Published: 2025-08-05T06:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [Kubernetes](), [API Platform](), [Amazon API Gateway](), [GitOps](), [Deployment](), [observability]() Tags: [announcement](), [api](), [api-management](), [api-platform](), [apollo](), [argo-cd](), [datadog](), [declarative](), [deployment](), [gitops](), [graphos](), [graphql](), [kubernetes](), [observability](), [operator](), [preview]() ### AI overview Apollo announced the Apollo GraphOS Operator in public preview. The Kubernetes operator is designed to help teams manage GraphQL deployments, including development environments, progressive production rollouts, rollbacks, monitoring, and declarative or GraphOS Studio-based management. ### Source excerpt Simplifying GraphQL API Management on Kubernetes As GraphQL adoption accelerates within organizations, so too does the need for a scalable, reliable API platform that empowers your developers and accelerates innovation. Today, we're excited to introduce in public preview the Apollo GraphOS Operator: the best way to manage GraphQL deployments within Kubernetes. ## I'm Apollo's new CEO DevFeed: [I'm Apollo's new CEO]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Matt DeBergalis Published: 2025-07-17T16:17:34Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [API Platform](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [MCP]() Tags: [ai](), [api-platform](), [ceo](), [graphql](), [leadership](), [mcp](), [partnership](), [summit]() ### AI overview The author announces that they are becoming Apollo's CEO and describes a focus on expanding Apollo's GraphQL-based API platform. The article connects GraphQL with AI systems, agents, MCP, and applications that require deterministic execution, policy enforcement, and efficiency. It also notes that outgoing CEO Geoff Schmidt will remain at Apollo in a technology-focused role. ### Source excerpt If you've been following Apollo over the years, you may have seen me on stage at GraphQL Summit or read some of my blog posts here. Today I'm thrilled to share that I'm stepping into the CEO role at Apollo. It's an exciting time for GraphQL and Apollo. GraphQL has become the standard for how the world's most ambitious companies connect their systems. ## Enforce Flexible Governance in GraphOS using Custom Checks DevFeed: [Enforce Flexible Governance in GraphOS using Custom Checks]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Samuel Collard Published: 2024-11-26T12:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphOS](), [API Governance](), [API Platform]() Tags: [api-governance](), [api-platform](), [business-logic](), [continuous-integration](), [graphos](), [graphql](), [schema](), [security-policies]() ### AI overview Apollo GraphOS supports custom schema checks that let organizations add business logic, security policies, and company-specific rules to the existing schema check workflow. The article introduces the governance use case and begins describing how to configure a custom check through an HTTPS endpoint. ### Source excerpt Apollo GraphOS now supports custom schema checks, a new feature that addresses API platform teams' demand for enhanced schema governance capabilities. This functionality allows organizations to integrate their own business logic, security policies, and rules into Apollo's existing schema check workflow, ensuring that every schema change adheres to company-specific standards. ## Netflix's Transition from Multiple APIs to GraphQL Federation DevFeed: [Netflix's Transition from Multiple APIs to GraphQL Federation]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ishwari Lokare Published: 2024-07-10T09:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [Netflix](), [API](), [API Platform](), [Streaming](), [OpenAPI Specification](), [Tech Debt](), [Back end](), [Front end]() Tags: [api](), [api-platform](), [backend](), [community](), [development](), [frontend](), [graphql](), [netflix](), [openapi](), [streaming](), [tech-debt]() ### AI overview This article describes Netflix's evolution through four generations of APIs, from an API-first OpenAPI strategy and REST-based services to Falcor and eventually GraphQL Federation. It explains how the company used the graph to address API complexity, support collaboration, manage technical debt and reduce organizational barriers. ### Source excerpt Netflix is the world's most popular streaming service. While everyone knows how it paved the way for a whole new industry when it moved from its physical DVD business to the cloud, you may not know how Netflix's API platform powered that transition. As Bruce Wang, Director of Engineering of Games Platform at Netflix shared at a Champions Corner Webinar, they went through four generations of APIs before transitioning to GraphQL Federation. ## GraphOS Summer 2024 Launch Recap DevFeed: [GraphOS Summer 2024 Launch Recap]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Andrew I. Carlson Published: 2024-06-17T09:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphOS](), [GraphQL](), [API Platform](), [Platform Engineering]() Tags: [announcement](), [batching](), [graphos](), [graphql](), [graphql-federation](), [launch](), [operational-excellence](), [performance](), [platform-engineering](), [recap](), [telemetry]() ### AI overview Apollo's GraphOS Summer 2024 launch introduced capabilities aimed at improving the performance and operational excellence of GraphQL platforms. The article highlights GraphQL federation, supergraph operations, query batching, and telemetry and insights. ### Source excerpt On, June 12, 2024, we hosted our GraphOS summer launch event, where we announced new features designed to improve the performance and operational excellence of GraphQL platforms. These new capabilities improve how API platform teams implement and optimize GraphQL federation, providing faster baseline performance and greater control over API request execution in a supergraph. ## Apollo GraphQL Welcomes Jennifer Hewlette as Chief Marketing Officer DevFeed: [Apollo GraphQL Welcomes Jennifer Hewlette as Chief Marketing Officer]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Geoff Schmidt Published: 2024-06-12T09:03:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [API Platform](), [Developer experience](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [ai](), [announcement](), [api-platform](), [apollo](), [graphos](), [graphql]() ### AI overview Apollo GraphQL announces Jennifer Hewlette as its new Chief Marketing Officer and discusses GraphOS, GraphQL federation, and the role of APIs in AI-driven application development. ### Source excerpt We are experiencing a transformative period in application development, driven by the rise of AI across industries. This shift has made the API layer crucial for delivering innovative and personalized applications. At Apollo GraphQL, we aim to equip API platform teams with the tools they need to leverage GraphQL and GraphQL federation, helping them stay ahead in this AI-driven world. ## The Databases API: Platform Saga Part VI DevFeed: [The Databases API: Platform Saga Part VI]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jamie Barton Published: 2024-05-21T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Turso Blog]() Topics: [Databases](), [Turso](), [API Platform](), [SQLite](), [Replication](), [Documentation]() Tags: [api](), [api-platform](), [backup](), [databases](), [devices](), [documentation](), [libsql](), [offline](), [platform-api](), [replication](), [servers](), [sqlite](), [turso]() ### AI overview This article presents Turso's Databases API for creating databases, uploading SQLite dumps, creating database branches, restoring backups, and performing related database operations. ### Source excerpt Create databases, upload SQLite dumps, create database branches, restore from backup, and more with Turso's Databases API. ## Join Us at API Days in New York City, April 30 & May 1, 2024 DevFeed: [Join Us at API Days in New York City, April 30 & May 1, 2024]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Dan Boerner Published: 2024-04-11T16:28:38Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [API Platform](), [API Governance](), [Netflix]() Tags: [announcement](), [api](), [api-governance](), [architecture](), [build](), [community](), [developers](), [ecosystem](), [graphql](), [graphql-federation](), [guide](), [how-to](), [leadership](), [netflix](), [network](), [performance](), [platforms](), [product](), [services](), [software-engineer]() ### AI overview Apollo announces its participation in API Days NY on April 30 and May 1, 2024. The article outlines sessions on federated GraphQL, API composition, GraphQL performance, API governance, and building distributed API platforms, along with a workshop, meetup, and Apollo booth presence. ### Source excerpt API Days NY is a must-attend for those looking to network with API leaders and learn how top enterprises are leveraging federated GraphQL in their API platforms. As you can see from the agenda highlights below, it will be an exciting two day event. - Our founder and CTO, Matt DeBergalis, will share his keynote "The Year Ahead for GraphQL Federation: Uniting APIs for the AI Era" - API leaders from Netflix, Wayfair and Apollo will present sessions on optimizing performance, creating effective... ## Apollo GraphQL Announces the Next GraphQL Summit Amid Rapid GraphQL Enterprise Adoption DevFeed: [Apollo GraphQL Announces the Next GraphQL Summit Amid Rapid GraphQL Enterprise Adoption]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jennifer Tyrseck Published: 2024-04-09T05:58:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [API Platform](), [QCon San Francisco 2025](), [Architecture & Design](), [Platform Engineering]() Tags: [announcement](), [api-platform](), [apollo](), [architecture](), [coinbase](), [engineering](), [enterprise](), [governance](), [graphql](), [netflix](), [next](), [platform-engineering](), [report](), [security](), [summit](), [technical](), [technology](), [use-cases]() ### AI overview Apollo GraphQL announces the seventh annual GraphQL Summit, scheduled for October 8-10, 2024, in New York City. The event will cover GraphQL federation, enterprise adoption, security, governance, API platform engineering, and real-world use cases. ### Source excerpt Industry Leaders to Showcase Tangible Business Impact of GraphQL Federation In the wake of a recent report by Gartner®, Apollo GraphQL, the creator of GraphQL federation, is announcing the 7th annual GraphQL Summit, scheduled for October 8-10, 2024, in New York City. This premier three-day event gathers the largest assembly of GraphQL enthusiasts and API platform teams. ## Announcing GraphQL Summit 2024 in New York City DevFeed: [Announcing GraphQL Summit 2024 in New York City]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michelle Greer Published: 2024-04-09T05:30:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [API Platform](), [real-time]() Tags: [announcement](), [api](), [api-platform-teams](), [architectures](), [conference](), [event](), [graphql](), [graphql-federation](), [summit](), [workshops]() ### AI overview Apollo announces GraphQL Summit 2024, taking place October 8-10 in New York City. The event will cover GraphQL federation, API platform management, architecture, client development, workshops, networking, and an AI-focused track. ### Source excerpt At last year's GraphQL Summit, we learned why Netflix placed a "big bet" on GraphQL federation. We heard about Intuit's measured rollout of Apollo Router. And we learned how federated subscriptions enable client teams to deliver real-time updates to their apps - no matter where that data is stored. This year's GraphQL Summit is in New York City, and we expect an even better event this year. ## Platform Engineering for APIs DevFeed: [Platform Engineering for APIs]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ishwari Lokare Published: 2024-03-19T09:30:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [Platform Engineering](), [API Platform](), [GraphOS](), [GraphQL](), [Architecture & Design](), [Developer experience]() Tags: [adobe](), [api-platform](), [apis](), [apollo](), [apollo-federation](), [developer-experience](), [developer-platform](), [engineering](), [graphos](), [graphql](), [internal-developer-platform](), [kubecon](), [netflix](), [platform](), [platform-engineering](), [self-service]() ### AI overview This article explains how platform engineering teams can apply platform-engineering practices to APIs using Apollo GraphOS. It presents federated GraphQL as an API composition layer over existing REST services and discusses automation, self-service access, and developer experience. ### Source excerpt The CNCF's flagship KubeCon Europe 2024 conference is scheduled in Paris from 19-22 March 2024. Platform engineering continues to be a prominent theme this year, for which the CNCF recently issued a set of recommendations and a maturity model defining it. Apollo GraphQL helps API platform teams apply these recommendations to the API layer with Apollo GraphOS, its flagship product. ## GraphOS Schema Proposals: a principled development workflow for GraphQL API platforms DevFeed: [GraphOS Schema Proposals: a principled development workflow for GraphQL API platforms]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Vivek Ravishankar Published: 2024-02-08T12:09:52Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphOS](), [GraphQL](), [Platform Engineering](), [API Platform](), [Development]() Tags: [announcement](), [api-platform](), [graphos](), [graphql](), [platform-engineering](), [platforms](), [quality](), [review](), [workflow]() ### AI overview Apollo announces the general availability of GraphOS Schema Proposals, a centralized workflow in GraphOS Studio for proposing, reviewing, testing, and approving schema changes to federated GraphQL supergraphs. ### Source excerpt As an engineering organization grows, the quality of its internal developer platforms directly influences its ability to execute. It's why 80% of large software organizations are expected to establish platform engineering teams by 2026 and why many existing platform teams are turning to federated GraphQL APIs, known as supergraphs, to build self-service API platforms. ## How Intuit Handled their Busiest Time of Year with Apollo Router DevFeed: [How Intuit Handled their Busiest Time of Year with Apollo Router]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ishwari Lokare Published: 2024-01-29T07:30:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [GraphOS](), [API Platform](), [gateway](), [Architecture & Design](), [Microservice]() Tags: [announcement](), [api-platform](), [apollo](), [architecture](), [gateway](), [go](), [graphos](), [graphql](), [microservices](), [microservices-architecture]() ### AI overview The article describes how Intuit moved from multiple internal GraphQL gateways toward a single supergraph powered by Apollo GraphOS and Apollo Router. The transition was intended to improve self-service, standards compliance, performance during seasonal traffic peaks, and supergraph management, while the work remained ongoing. ### Source excerpt Millions of small to midsize businesses turn to Intuit's Quickbooks to manage their accounting, payroll, tax, and more. It is overwhelmingly the most popular accounting software on the market today. Intuit serves 100 million individuals and businesses through its leading products TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks and Mailchimp. ## Apollo GraphQL Expands Leadership Team To Meet Demand for GraphQL in the Enterprise DevFeed: [Apollo GraphQL Expands Leadership Team To Meet Demand for GraphQL in the Enterprise]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jennifer Tyrseck Published: 2024-01-18T08:59:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [API Platform](), [atlassian]() Tags: [announcement](), [api](), [api-platform](), [apollo](), [atlassian](), [company](), [developer-platform](), [developers](), [graphql](), [leadership](), [netflix]() ### AI overview Apollo GraphQL announced the appointments of Aditya Phadke as Chief Customer Officer and Rob Brazier as VP of Product, citing continued GraphQL adoption and customer growth. The article also describes Apollo's supergraph and API integration platform. ### Source excerpt - GraphQL Leader Adds Executives from Atlassian and Twilio; Aditya Phadke Appointed Chief Customer Officer and Rob Brazier Named VP of Product - Unwavering GraphQL Adoption and Customer Focus Continue to Drive Major Product Enhancements at Apollo GraphQL Apollo GraphQL, the supergraph company, today announced it has made two significant additions to its leadership team, welcoming Aditya Phadke as Chief Customer Officer and Rob Brazier as VP of Product. ## Centrally enforce policy as code for GraphQL APIs DevFeed: [Centrally enforce policy as code for GraphQL APIs]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Vivek Ravishankar Published: 2023-12-12T14:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [policy-as-code](), [Authorization](), [GraphOS](), [API Platform](), [Open Policy Agent]() Tags: [announcement](), [api-platform](), [authorization](), [developer](), [developers](), [graphos](), [graphql](), [opa](), [policy-as-code]() ### AI overview Apollo describes using GraphOS schema directives to enforce policy-as-code authorization at the type and field levels of federated GraphQL supergraphs. The directives are generally available to GraphOS Enterprise customers and can integrate with authorization systems such as Open Policy Agent. ### Source excerpt Although many in the industry consider GraphQL a replacement for existing API technologies, it is at its most powerful when used as a central orchestration layer between apps and existing services. This layer, implemented as a federated graph (or supergraph, for short), acts as a self-service API platform that accelerates development velocity for both frontend and backend teams. ## New GraphQL observability and insights in GraphOS Studio DevFeed: [New GraphQL observability and insights in GraphOS Studio]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Parul Schroff Published: 2023-10-31T16:11:06Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [GraphOS](), [observability](), [dashboards](), [API Platform](), [SIEM, Security, Observability]() Tags: [announcement](), [api](), [api-platform](), [apollo](), [apollo-federation](), [architecture](), [graphos](), [graphql](), [improvements](), [insights](), [list](), [load](), [observability](), [platform](), [release](), [search]() ### AI overview Apollo announces a new insights dashboard in GraphOS Studio for scalable GraphQL observability. The release consolidates operation and field insights, adds search and filtering, and improves list loading for large graphs. ### Source excerpt As API platform teams continue to back Apollo Federation as the standard for GraphQL architecture at scale, graphs have rapidly become more sophisticated -- expanding across innumerable teams, services, clients, and business units. As sophistication increases, so too does the need for powerful and user-friendly observability, tailored to the needs of graph owners. ## Leveraging GraphQL for Next-Generation API Platforms DevFeed: [Leveraging GraphQL for Next-Generation API Platforms]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Phil Prasek Published: 2023-10-06T12:20:25Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [API](), [GraphQL](), [API Platform](), [Architecture & Design](), [Microservice]() Tags: [announcement](), [api](), [api-management](), [api-platform](), [architecture](), [developer-experience](), [graphql](), [microservices](), [rest]() ### AI overview This article presents a joint Kong and Apollo blueprint for modern API platforms. It explains how GraphQL and a supergraph can complement REST, existing microservices, and API management while supporting standardized access, developer self-service, security, scalability, connectivity, and governance. ### Source excerpt An Integrated Blueprint from Kong and Apollo Not a day goes by where the tech press fails to mention industry advancements in AI, connected devices, or personalization. Consumers can now use AI to create anything from digital illustrations to vacation ideas. At the core of these initiatives is one tried-and-true constant - APIs. If an organization cannot safely and securely deliver service updates across any number of interfaces, these modernization initiatives will fail to gain traction. ## Enforce schema consistency across federated graphs with GraphOS DevFeed: [Enforce schema consistency across federated graphs with GraphOS]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Vivek Ravishankar Published: 2023-08-24T15:37:06Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphOS](), [GraphQL](), [consistency](), [API Platform](), [Back end](), [CI/CD]() Tags: [announcement](), [backend](), [ci-cd](), [consistency](), [graphos](), [graphql](), [guide](), [linter](), [platform](), [schema]() ### AI overview Apollo GraphOS adds composition rules to its schema linter, enabling API platform teams to enforce consistency across federated GraphQL subgraphs. Teams can configure rule severity and apply checks in CI/CD pipelines or the GraphOS registry. ### Source excerpt When you're building a federated GraphQL API that spans multiple backend teams and services, it can be difficult to ensure that the schema for your graph stays consistent from subgraph to subgraph. For example, how do you ensure that a type defined as an entity in one subgraph is also defined as an entity in all other subgraphs? Today, we're making it easier for API platform teams to enforce schema consistency across multiple subgraphs by adding composition rules to the Apollo GraphOS linter. ## Secure your GraphQL platform by safelisting known queries DevFeed: [Secure your GraphQL platform by safelisting known queries]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Vivek Ravishankar Published: 2023-08-10T15:32:45Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [GraphOS](), [Security](), [API Platform](), [gateway]() Tags: [announcement](), [api-platform](), [audit](), [enterprise](), [gateway](), [graphos](), [graphql](), [preview](), [security]() ### AI overview Apollo introduces persisted query safelisting for GraphOS to help API teams restrict GraphQL operations and reduce performance and security risks from overly complex queries. The preview supports configurations ranging from audit-only logging to accepting only requests with known hashes, and is available to GraphOS Enterprise customers. ### Source excerpt GraphQL is designed to offer a more flexible, self-serve developer experience, but its open-ended approach often raises questions about its security model. The most common objection is that GraphQL APIs allow unbounded operations -- a trait that can degrade performance or result in denial-of-service if too many complex queries are sent to the endpoint. ## Designing the GraphQL schema for Propel, an analytics API platform DevFeed: [Designing the GraphQL schema for Propel, an analytics API platform]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Nico Acosta Published: 2023-07-25T10:26:29Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Apollo Blog]() Topics: [GraphQL](), [API Platform](), [dashboards](), [Time Series](), [data]() Tags: [api-platform](), [apis](), [applications](), [backend](), [dashboards](), [data](), [developers](), [graphql](), [how-to](), [metrics](), [time-series]() ### AI overview This article explains how Propel designed a GraphQL schema for analytics features such as dashboards, time-series visualizations, metrics, and reports. It discusses data applications, the platform's API-first approach, schema design decisions, implementation challenges, and recommendations for modeling analytics in GraphQL. ### Source excerpt Are you looking to add features like dashboards, time series visualizations, metrics, and reports to your application? Are you wondering how to model these in your GraphQL schema? At Propel, we have built an analytics platform powered by a GraphQL API. In this post, we want to share our lessons learned in designing the schema for analytics features. ## Introducing the new Square Catalog API DevFeed: [Introducing the new Square Catalog API]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Matan-Paul Shetrit Published: 2017-05-23T17:28:21Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Square Corner Blog](), [Square Corner Blog RSS Feed]() Topics: [API](), [API Platform](), [Library](), [Latency]() Tags: [api](), [api-platform](), [apis](), [build](), [catalog](), [developers](), [efficiency](), [improvements](), [latency](), [location](), [management](), [partners](), [performance](), [platform](), [platform-one](), [products](), [scale]() ### AI overview Square introduces the Catalog API, moving item access to the Connect V2 API platform. The API supports seller-level item libraries, multi-location management, and bulk updates for prices, discounts, and taxes. ### Source excerpt The new Square Catalog API exposes all of our platform improvements while also allowing developers to improve the efficiency of their item library solutions.