Should i use apollo?

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Hi,

I am trying to build a social network with meteor. I learned basics of graphql from learngraphql.com site.

I am still confused how to use graphql in meteor. And if it make things more complicated. I would like to get your opinions.

Also, What is apollo? Is it free? Where can i learn it for meteor+react?

Sorry for my bad english.

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You should read the two articles below.

  1. Should You Make The Switch? Using Apollo Inside Your Meteor App.

  2. Apollo Subscriptions For Meteor Users.

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Nice.

Sorry, If its a noob question.

Do i need another server besides the meteor server to host apollo and graphql?

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Using this package

Everything will run on the same server.

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Examples here:

Docs on meteor integration here:

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I am using meteor + react. Will check their react doc.

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Code tours are helpful…

https://www.codetours.xyz/tour/xavcz/meteor-apollo-codetour

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I gave up on using apollo for now. Will wait for the websocket support.

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The only problem i am facing now is relationships. I can’t seems to find a way to do it without using apollo.

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Can you say why you need socket support ATM?

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I don’t need socket support.

But since meteor is build using websockets. I think it would be nice if there is websocket support for apollo too. Also, I am not sure how it affect the performance of the app.