Upgrading to The Graph Network
Let's deep dive and understand the benefits, the process and why to switch to graph.
When it comes to decentralized applications (dapps), having access to reliable and efficient blockchain data is crucial that's where The Graph Network comes in, offering developers a decentralized protocol for querying and indexing blockchain data. Let me take you through my experiences and the benefits I've encountered along the way.
The Decision to Migrate and Use the The Graph Protocol for Querying the Blockchain Data.
I carefully weighed the benefits of migrating to The Graph Network. One of the key factors for me was the network's reputation for reliability and quality. The Graph Network boasts an impressive 99.9% query success rate, which meant that my dapps would have access to accurate and up-to-date data at all times. Additionally, the network's decentralized nature, sourcing data from multiple reliable indexers, further assured me of its reliability. Super Easy Query playground, easy to access API keys and seconds to fetch results from blockchain data is a primary reason to build dapps using subgraphs.
Building the first subgraph and The Upgrade Process to Arbitrum one.
I was pleasantly surprised by how straightforward the upgrade process to The Graph Network turned out to be. The Graph network has done an excellent job of providing comprehensive documentation and tools to guide developers through the migration process. I followed the step-by-step instructions provided, which involved deploying a new subgraph to The Graph Network and also if you previously deployed a subgraph then you can upgrade it and deploy on arbitrum one. The entire process of building a subgraph from scratch took just a few hours, and I was impressed by how smoothly everything went. The process to upgrade a subgraph takes like 1 minute.
Benefits of Upgrading the application to The Graph Protocol
Since upgrading to The Graph Network, I've noticed several significant benefits. The most noticeable is the improved performance of my dapps. The Graph Network's architecture allows for faster query times, ensuring that my dapps are more responsive and user-friendly.
Conclusion
Upgrading to The Graph Network has been a game-changer for my projects. The network's reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness have greatly enhanced the user experience of my dapps. I would highly recommend other developers consider upgrading to The Graph Network to take advantage of these benefits and future-proof their projects in the rapidly evolving world of decentralized applications.
Resources and Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@GraphProtocol
https://youtu.be/hCmX5Dlhdjw?si=OUBXjuqzcZATWfQD
https://youtu.be/q6J1dIk43wo?si=b3VI7_5Eu4vA5tW_