Monitoring GraphQL APIs built with Apollo & Express

Monitoring APIs is crucial for identifying functional and performance issues, particularly when using JavaScript GraphQL implementations like Apollo Server and Express-GraphQL. The article details how to set up Moesif API Analytics with these frameworks to efficiently track and analyze API activity. For Apollo Server, a standalone version is configured with npm, incorporating Moesif middleware to monitor requests. Similarly, Express-GraphQL is integrated with Moesif using express middleware to route GraphQL queries through the Moesif service. Once integrated, Moesif enables users to filter and analyze GraphQL queries by segmenting data based on specific criteria such as request routes and query types, providing insights into the performance and popularity of different queries. This setup simplifies the monitoring process, allowing developers to gain valuable insights into their GraphQL APIs quickly and effectively, with a free trial offered by Moesif to explore its full capabilities.