Tailcall provides a GraphQL platform that enables developers to quickly design and deploy high-performance backends using existing data sources and APIs. This solution reduces complexity and enhances user experience by ensuring secure, statically verified APIs while streamlining integration processes.
Funding
$3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Developing and deploying GraphQL backends can be complex, often requiring significant manual configuration and optimization to ensure security, performance, and scalability. Integrating multiple data sources and APIs into a unified GraphQL schema introduces further challenges related to data consistency and efficient query resolution.
Solution
Tailcall is a GraphQL platform designed to simplify the creation and deployment of high-performance GraphQL backends. It enables developers to integrate existing data sources and APIs into a unified, statically verified GraphQL schema with minimal configuration. The platform performs ahead-of-time optimizations based on schema and data dependency analysis, ensuring efficient query execution and reducing the risk of N+1 issues. Tailcall also offers customizable JavaScript extensions for tailoring the backend to specific requirements, along with built-in security features validated against a comprehensive database of GraphQL vulnerabilities.
Target Audience
Tailcall targets front-end developers, back-end engineers, and operations teams seeking a streamlined, secure, and scalable solution for building and managing GraphQL APIs.
Features
- Configuration generator for rapid integration of multiple APIs.
- Ahead-of-time optimizations based on schema and data dependencies.
- Static verification of GraphQL schemas to match resolvers, preventing errors.
- Customizable JavaScript extensions for tailoring backend functionality.
- Built-in security features validated against GraphQL vulnerabilities.
- Support for field-level access control and authentication.
- Protocol agnostic, supporting gRPC and other protocols.
- Command-line interface (CLI) for schema checking and deployment.