GraphQL: Performance is no longer a trade-off

GraphQL's performance capabilities have advanced significantly, allowing technology teams to enhance developer velocity and streamline API adoption. While Apollo has been a popular choice for GraphQL projects due to its ease of use, it's written in Node.js, which is slower compared to other languages. Tyk Gateway, which utilizes GoLang, offers a compelling alternative with performance improvements of 5-10 times faster than Apollo in terms of Requests Per Second (RPS) and latency, as demonstrated in tests involving a simulated Twitter application. By integrating multiple back-end REST services into a single GraphQL API, Tyk showcases its ability to efficiently manage API requests, resulting in reduced latency and improved scalability when additional data sources are added. This performance boost not only enhances the user experience but also offers potential cost savings in hardware for organizations considering a switch to Tyk.