Presented by Microsoft Developer and MVP Nicky van Vroenhoven, this episode guides viewers through exposing Fabric SQL Databases via GraphQL APIs, covering integration setup and schema design for modern data-driven applications.

Integrating GraphQL APIs with Fabric SQL Databases

Presented by: Microsoft Developer, featuring MVP Nicky van Vroenhoven

This session explains how to leverage GraphQL for simplified API access to Microsoft Fabric SQL Databases. Key topics include:

1. Introduction

• Overview of the integration scenario
• Relevance for modern, data-driven applications

2. Setup & Schema Generation

• Steps to expose a Fabric SQL Database via GraphQL
• Schema generation techniques using Microsoft Fabric
• Authentication configuration for secure access

3. Query Execution

• Demonstration of GraphQL queries against Fabric SQL databases
• Discusses response structures and common query patterns

4. Integration Options

• Explains how to connect GraphQL-enabled databases to various app platforms
• Details for integrating with Power BI and other Microsoft tools

5. Resources & Learning Paths

• GraphQL API Overview
• GraphQL API Limits
• GraphQL Source Control & Deployment
• Microsoft Fabric GraphQL Module

6. Presenter Background

Nicky van Vroenhoven is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP specializing in BI solutions with Power BI, Power Platform, and T-SQL. With experience in SQL Server and BI consultancy, Nicky shares insights on using GraphQL with the Microsoft stack.

7. Community & Channels

• Connect with community via Microsoft MVP Program
• Social: @AnalyticAnna, @AzureSQL
• Additional episodes: MVP Edition Playlist, Data Exposed

This episode is ideal for data engineers, architects, and developers looking to modernize data access workflows on Fabric and SQL platforms.