Hi! I'm Jake. I'm an open source engineer for Apollo, focusing on making the GraphQL ecosystem more accessible through thoughtful developer tooling. I have a passion for teaching and making technology as approachable as possible. This website is a collection of my writings and speaking engagements.
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Read on MediumPractical methods for controlling access to the data in your API
Read on MediumRegular expressions are a bit like a scientific calculator’s extra functions.
Read on MediumAnytime I’m exploring a new language, I like to familiarize myself with it by building something familiar. Like Quicksort or a BST
Read on MediumChecking if keys exist in objects based on logic rules doesn’t have to be hard.
Read on MediumI love puzzles. I love memes. Stick figures are the peak of my artistic abilities. These are the reasons I love coding.
Read on MediumA ground-up introduction to one of the most useful data structures.
Read on MediumSome simple lessons I learned while refactoring components for unit testing
Read MoreSome early notes of mine taken while I was learning functional programming
Read MoreA lesson that I learned a while back about rest and relaxation
Read MoreGraphQL has always promised a development experience like no other through advanced and easy-to-use tooling. But have we reached that point yet? In this talk, I discussed the state of GraphQL tooling, how to get the most out of GraphQL, and what could be improved with how people work on GraphQL projects.
View SlidesTeams that adopt GraphQL see it become a powerful, yet critical part of how their applications work. The schemas that power these apps act as an important agreement between servers and clients. So how do you support such an important piece of infrastructure? With tests of course! This talk will be a deep dive into how to test the Apollo Platform, giving you the security you need to go into production.
WatchA practical walkthrough of getting up and running with Apollo GraphQL, including using the newly released Apollo Server 2.0.
WatchTalk given for GraphQL NYC on May 8, 2018. Discussing the future of Apollo Server and how to push it to the edge.
View SlidesTalk given at Asbury Agile - Oct 6, 2017. Introducing GraphQL through a (very fake) love story
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