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GraphQL Subscriptions: Real-Time Data with WebSockets

Implement GraphQL subscriptions for real-time updates. Learn setup, patterns, and scaling strategies.

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Bootspring Team
Engineering
February 27, 2026
4 min read

Subscriptions enable real-time data pushing from server to clients.

Schema Definition

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Server Setup with Apollo

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Client Setup

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React Hook Usage

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Updating Cache on Subscription

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Scaling with Redis PubSub

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Authentication

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Subscriptions enable real-time features while maintaining GraphQL's typed, declarative approach.

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