GraphQL APIs That Reduce Frontend-Backend Friction
Create APIs where frontend developers query what they need and backend teams stop building one-off endpoints.
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API architecture that unblocks your teams
REST endpoints multiply as frontend needs change. Backend teams build custom routes for every new screen, and frontend developers wait for data shapes that never quite match what they need. We build GraphQL APIs with schemas that let clients request exactly what they want, eliminating the back-and-forth that slows feature delivery.
Our capabilities include:
- Schema design and type system architecture
- Query and mutation implementation
- Real-time subscriptions with WebSockets
- GraphQL gateway and federation
- Performance optimization and caching
- REST to GraphQL migration
Who we support
We work with engineering teams where REST endpoint sprawl creates maintenance burden, frontend developers wait on backend changes, or API complexity slows down feature delivery across multiple clients.
Product Teams With Multiple Clients
Your web app, mobile app, and partner integrations all hit the same API but need different data shapes. Building custom endpoints for each client creates duplication and maintenance overhead. A unified schema lets each client request exactly what it needs.
Teams Consolidating Microservices
Your backend split into services but now frontend developers call five APIs to render one screen. Federation and gateway patterns give clients a single graph while services stay independent.
Companies Migrating From REST Sprawl
You have hundreds of endpoints built over years with inconsistent patterns and documentation gaps. Incremental GraphQL adoption wraps existing services while giving frontend teams a typed, self-documenting interface.
Ways to engage
We offer a wide range of engagement models to meet our clients’ needs. From hourly consultation to fully managed solutions, our engagement models are designed to be flexible and customizable.
Staff Augmentation
Get access to on-demand product and engineering team talent that gives your company the flexibility to scale up and down as business needs ebb and flow.
Retainer Services
Retainers are perfect for companies that have a fully built product in maintenance mode. We'll give you peace of mind by keeping your software running, secure, and up to date.
Project Engagement
Project-based contracts that can range from small-scale audit and strategy sessions to more intricate replatforming or build from scratch initiatives.
We'll spec out a custom engagement model for you
Invested in creating success and defining new standards
At Curotec, we do more than deliver cutting-edge solutions — we build lasting partnerships. It’s the trust and collaboration we foster with our clients that make CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs consistently choose Curotec as their go-to partner.
Why choose Curotec for GraphQL development?
We’ve built GraphQL APIs for teams drowning in REST endpoints and federation layers for companies with fragmented microservices. Our engineers understand schema design tradeoffs, N+1 query pitfalls, and performance patterns that keep APIs responsive as query complexity grows.
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Extraordinary people, exceptional outcomes
Our outstanding team represents our greatest asset. With business acumen, we translate objectives into solutions. Intellectual agility drives efficient software development problem-solving. Superior communication ensures seamless teamwork integration.
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Deep technical expertise
We don’t claim to be experts in every framework and language. Instead, we focus on the tech ecosystems in which we excel, selecting engagements that align with our competencies for optimal results. Moreover, we offer pre-developed components and scaffolding to save you time and money.
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Balancing innovation with practicality
We stay ahead of industry trends and innovations, avoiding the hype of every new technology fad. Focusing on innovations with real commercial potential, we guide you through the ever-changing tech landscape, helping you embrace proven technologies and cutting-edge advancements.
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Flexibility in our approach
We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to meet your specific needs. Whether you prefer our end-to-end project delivery, embedding our experts within your teams, or consulting and retainer options, we have a solution designed to suit you.
GraphQL capabilities for production APIs
Schema Design & Type Architecture
Query & Mutation Implementation
Real-Time Subscriptions
Federation & Gateway Patterns
Performance & Caching Strategy
REST to GraphQL Migration
Tools and technologies for GraphQL development
GraphQL Server Frameworks
Our engineers build GraphQL APIs using server frameworks that handle schema definition, resolver execution, and request validation.
- Apollo Server — Production-ready GraphQL server with built-in caching, error handling, and plugin architecture for Node.js and serverless environments
- GraphQL Yoga — Lightweight, fully-featured server supporting subscriptions, file uploads, and integrations with Express, Fastify, and Deno
- Hasura — Instant GraphQL API engine that auto-generates queries, mutations, and subscriptions from PostgreSQL and other data sources
- AWS AppSync — Managed GraphQL service with real-time subscriptions, offline sync, and direct integrations with DynamoDB, Lambda, and RDS
- NestJS GraphQL — TypeScript framework module for building schema-first or code-first GraphQL APIs with dependency injection and decorators
- Strawberry & Ariadne — Python GraphQL libraries for building type-safe APIs with async support and integration with Django and FastAPI
Client Libraries & State Management
Curotec implements client-side GraphQL with caching, optimistic updates, and state management for responsive frontend applications.
- Apollo Client — Full-featured GraphQL client with normalized caching, optimistic UI updates, and reactive state management for React and other frameworks
- Relay — Facebook’s GraphQL client optimized for performance with compiler-driven data fetching, pagination, and fragment colocation
- urql — Lightweight, extensible GraphQL client with pluggable caching strategies and built-in support for subscriptions and offline mode
- React Query + GraphQL — Data fetching library paired with GraphQL clients for server state management, background refetching, and cache invalidation
- Vue Apollo — Vue.js integration for Apollo Client with composables, reactive queries, and seamless component-level data binding
- GraphQL Request — Minimal client for simple GraphQL queries without caching overhead, ideal for server-side scripts and lightweight applications
Schema Design & Tooling
We use schema-first tools that generate types, validate queries, and keep frontend and backend code in sync automatically.
- GraphQL Code Generator — Generates TypeScript types, React hooks, and resolver signatures from schemas to keep frontend and backend code synchronized
- Nexus — Code-first schema builder for TypeScript that generates SDL and types from resolver definitions with full IDE autocomplete
- TypeGraphQL — Decorator-based framework for defining GraphQL schemas in TypeScript with class validators and dependency injection support
- GraphQL Inspector — Schema validation and diff tool that detects breaking changes, tracks schema evolution, and enforces governance rules
- Prisma — Database ORM that generates type-safe GraphQL resolvers from data models with migrations and query optimization built in
- SDL-First Tools — Schema definition language workflows using .graphql files as the source of truth with tooling for stitching and validation
Federation & Gateway Platforms
Our team deploys gateway solutions that unify multiple GraphQL services into a single endpoint with shared authentication.
- Apollo Federation — Distributed architecture that composes multiple GraphQL services into a unified supergraph with entity references and shared types
- Apollo Router — High-performance gateway runtime written in Rust that routes queries across federated subgraphs with caching and telemetry
- GraphQL Mesh — Gateway that transforms REST, gRPC, and other data sources into a unified GraphQL schema without writing custom resolvers
- Hasura Remote Schemas — Stitches external GraphQL services into a Hasura endpoint with unified authorization and single-query execution
- Kong GraphQL — API gateway with GraphQL-specific rate limiting, authentication, and traffic management for multi-service architectures
- Schema Stitching — Combines multiple GraphQL schemas into one gateway with custom merge logic and cross-service field delegation
Performance & Monitoring
- DataLoader — Batching and caching utility that prevents N+1 query problems by coalescing multiple resolver requests into single database calls
- Apollo Studio — Cloud platform for schema registry, query analytics, performance tracing, and operation-level metrics across GraphQL endpoints
- GraphQL Shield — Permissions layer that adds authorization rules to resolvers with caching to prevent repeated permission checks on nested queries
- Stellate — Edge caching and CDN for GraphQL APIs with query-level invalidation, analytics, and rate limiting at the network edge
- OpenTelemetry — Distributed tracing integration that tracks resolver execution times, database calls, and service dependencies across requests
- Persisted Queries — Query whitelisting that reduces payload size, improves caching, and prevents arbitrary query execution in production environments
Testing & Development Tools
Our developers use IDE extensions, query explorers, and mocking frameworks that accelerate development and catch errors early.
- GraphiQL — In-browser IDE for exploring schemas, writing queries, and testing mutations with autocomplete and documentation explorer built in
- Apollo Sandbox — Cloud-based query explorer with schema introspection, response formatting, and shareable operation collections for team collaboration
- Postman — API testing platform with GraphQL support for query building, variable management, and automated test collections against endpoints
- Mock Service Worker — API mocking library that intercepts GraphQL requests at the network level for frontend testing without backend dependencies
- Jest & Testing Library — Unit and integration testing for GraphQL resolvers, client hooks, and component queries with snapshot and assertion support
- GraphQL Faker — Mock server that generates realistic fake data from schemas for frontend development before backend implementation is complete
FAQs about our GraphQL development services
When does GraphQL make more sense than REST?
GraphQL shines when multiple clients need different data shapes, frontend teams are blocked waiting on endpoints, or your API has deep nested relationships. For simple CRUD with one client, REST may be simpler to maintain.
How do you prevent N+1 query problems?
DataLoader batches resolver requests into single database calls, preventing the cascade of queries that kills performance on nested data. Schema design also plays a role—we structure types to avoid resolver patterns that create unnecessary round trips.
Can you add GraphQL without replacing our REST API?
GraphQL layers work alongside REST. Existing services get a typed schema interface while backend code stays untouched. Frontend teams start using typed queries immediately, and you migrate underlying services at your own pace.
How do you handle authentication and authorization?
Auth happens at the gateway or resolver level depending on your architecture. We implement token validation, role-based permissions, and field-level access control that integrates with your existing identity provider.
What's involved in federating multiple services?
Each service defines its schema and entity relationships. The gateway composes them into a unified graph so clients query one endpoint. We handle cross-service references, shared types, and deployment coordination between teams.
Does GraphQL work for real-time features?
Subscriptions push data to clients over WebSockets without polling. We implement live updates for notifications, dashboards, and collaborative features where users need to see changes as they happen.
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