Deploying GraphQL in a Serverless Context

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Shows GraphQL running inside AWS Lambda behind API Gateway using the serverless framework, Node.js and the reference GraphQL implementation, persisting queries to DynamoDB. Demonstrates a deployed dad-joke GraphQL API with introspection, quick edit–deploy feedback and real endpoints that work. Reports very low cost for low traffic (examples under $1), and warns about added latency, cold starts, debugging friction, evolving security best practices and Node version constraints.

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1. 0:00Start
2. 8:39REACT RALLY
3. 19:48Pros
4. 22:29Immediate Use Cases
5. 26:27Debugging whoas
6. 27:09Cons

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