Control GraphQL execution complexity, query depth, and introspection with AWS AppSync
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This article discusses new configuration options in AWS AppSync that allow customers to set limits on how their GraphQL APIs can be consumed, including:
Specifically, the article covers:
- Disabling introspection queries to hide the GraphQL schema for security reasons
- Setting a maximum query depth limit to prevent excessively deep nested queries
- Setting a resolver count limit to restrict the number of resolvers invoked per query
- Examples of how to configure these settings in the AWS Console and CloudFormation
- Conclusion highlighting these options give customers more control over API usage and prevent misuse
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