Graphql Api Development And Integration Training Course in Kenya
Introduction
The GraphQL API Development and Integration Training Course is a high-impact, industry-relevant program designed to empower software developers, backend engineers, and integration architects with in-demand skills to design, build, and consume GraphQL APIs for modern web and mobile applications. With the growing demand for flexible and efficient data querying, GraphQL has become the standard for APIs in tech-forward organizations. This course delivers end-to-end expertise on schema design, query execution, resolvers, mutations, and secure integration patterns across platforms.
Participants will gain practical experience developing scalable, production-ready GraphQL APIs using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js, while learning how to seamlessly connect with databases, REST services, and frontend frameworks. Whether modernizing legacy APIs or building greenfield microservices, this course prepares learners to implement GraphQL as a robust data interface in real-world systems, ensuring high performance, precision data access, and improved developer efficiency.
Target Audience
- Backend developers transitioning from REST to GraphQL
- Full-stack engineers building modern APIs
- Integration architects designing scalable microservices
- DevOps and API gateway managers
- Mobile app developers integrating GraphQL endpoints
- Technical leads modernizing backend systems
- API developers preparing for GraphQL certification
Course Objectives
- Understand GraphQL architecture, core concepts, and benefits
- Design robust GraphQL schemas with types, queries, and mutations
- Build GraphQL APIs using Apollo Server and Node.js
- Connect GraphQL to databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL
- Integrate GraphQL with REST APIs and third-party services
- Implement authentication, authorization, and access control
- Optimize GraphQL performance with batching and caching
- Test GraphQL APIs using automated tools and mocks
- Integrate GraphQL clients such as Apollo Client and Relay
- Deploy scalable GraphQL APIs in cloud-native environments
Duration
10 Days
Course content
Module 1: Introduction to GraphQL and Its Ecosystem
- Evolution from REST to GraphQL
- Core principles: types, resolvers, queries, and mutations
- Use cases in web, mobile, and microservices
- GraphQL vs REST: key comparisons
- Overview of GraphQL tools and standards
Module 2: GraphQL Schema Design and Best Practices
- Defining types, interfaces, and enums
- Root types: Query, Mutation, and Subscription
- Schema-first vs code-first development
- Schema modularization and reuse
- Validating and evolving schemas
Module 3: Building GraphQL APIs with Apollo Server
- Setting up Apollo Server with Node.js
- Writing resolvers and managing data flow
- Handling nested queries and complex types
- Error handling and logging
- Structuring scalable GraphQL servers
Module 4: Database Integration with GraphQL APIs
- Connecting to MongoDB and SQL databases
- Using ORM tools like Prisma and Sequelize
- Implementing data loaders for performance
- CRUD operations via GraphQL resolvers
- Handling relational and nested data
Module 5: GraphQL Mutations and Business Logic
- Writing and structuring mutations
- Managing input types and arguments
- Executing business rules in mutations
- Data validation and error feedback
- Using GraphQL for form handling
Module 6: Authentication and Authorization in GraphQL
- Implementing JWT and session-based auth
- Context-based user authentication
- Role-based access control with middleware
- Securing sensitive queries and mutations
- Managing tokens and refresh logic
Module 7: Consuming GraphQL APIs with Frontend Clients
- Introduction to Apollo Client and Relay
- Writing queries and mutations from frontend
- Integrating with React, Vue, and mobile apps
- Managing client-side cache and state
- Real-time data with subscriptions
Module 8: GraphQL Subscriptions and Real-Time APIs
- Setting up subscriptions with WebSockets
- Building live chat, notifications, and dashboards
- Integrating with pub/sub systems
- Handling event streams and data sync
- Security considerations for subscriptions
Module 9: Performance Optimization and Batching
- Avoiding overfetching and underfetching
- Using DataLoader for batching and caching
- Query complexity analysis and limits
- Monitoring and performance tuning
- Caching strategies for speed and scale
Module 10: GraphQL Federation and Microservices Architecture
- Introduction to Apollo Federation
- Creating a unified graph from multiple services
- Schema stitching and delegation
- Building and managing subgraphs
- Deploying federated services at scale
Module 11: Testing and Debugging GraphQL APIs
- Writing unit and integration tests
- Using tools like GraphQL Playground and Insomnia
- Mocking schemas and resolvers
- Automated testing with Jest and Apollo Tools
- Debugging and tracing queries
Module 12: Deployment, CI/CD, and API Security
- Preparing GraphQL APIs for production
- Setting up CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
- Deploying on cloud platforms and containers
- Monitoring APIs with Apollo Studio
- Securing APIs against injection and abuse
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.
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| 07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $5500 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 | $3500 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $4500 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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| 15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $4500 | Kigali, Rwanda |
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| 20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $3500 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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