Explore how a Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) can act as an integration layer between Drupal, other backend services, and modern frontend applications. The session covers API aggregation, data transformation, authentication, authorization, error handling, pagination, caching, and frontend-specific API contracts, while also discussing the trade-offs and situations where a BFF may or may not be the right architectural choice.
Drupal and the Backend-for-Frontend Pattern: Building a Better Bridge Between Backend and Frontend
Explore how the BFF pattern can simplify communication between Drupal, other backend services, and modern frontend applications. Learn where a BFF fits, what problems it can solve, and when introducing one may add unnecessary complexity.