March 2019 Summaries

The Apollo team has launched a new documentation site built with Gatsby, a static site generator. The old Hexo-based site was difficult to maintain and evolve over time, so the team decided to migrate to React and share UI across all Apollo sites. Gatsby themes were used to compose UI, configuration, and functionality across multiple sites, allowing for easy sharing of versioning logic and construction of common layout components. The new site focuses on discoverability, with a cleaner layout and navigation structure that makes content more accessible. Search functionality has also been improved, and the team plans to refactor their information architecture in the future to help developers find what they're looking for faster. MDX will be supported, enabling the integration of interactive elements into documentation.

The GraphQL Summit 2019 will take place in San Francisco, CA from October 29-31, 2019, with over 1,200 developers expected to attend. The conference will feature talks on various themes, including the GraphQL stack, deep dives into technical topics, spooky stories of overcoming challenges, GraphQL infrastructure, creative uses of GraphQL, and community engagement. The event aims to inspire and educate developers, regardless of their experience level or background, with a focus on diversity and inclusivity. A call for proposals is now open until May 24, and early bird tickets are available for purchase, with discounts and scholarships also being offered to attendees.