Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started with SvelteKit & Hygraph

How can I get started with SvelteKit and GraphQL using Hygraph?

You can follow Hygraph's crash course on building with SvelteKit, GraphQL, Tailwind, and DaisyUI. The course covers setting up the backend with the Hygraph blog starter template, configuring the SvelteKit skeleton project, installing dependencies like graphql-request, and building dynamic pages from CMS content. No prior Svelte experience is required, and the course is suitable for those familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Watch the full course on YouTube or read the guide at Hygraph Blog.

What steps are involved in building a SvelteKit project with Hygraph?

The main steps include: setting up the backend with Hygraph's starter template, initializing the SvelteKit frontend, configuring Tailwind CSS and DaisyUI, installing required dependencies (graphql-request, GraphQL, DaisyUI, Tailwind CSS Typography), defining GraphQL queries, creating endpoints, using environment variables, styling pages, implementing dynamic routing, and rendering CMS content. For a detailed walkthrough, visit the blog post.

Do I need prior Svelte experience to use Hygraph with SvelteKit?

No, prior Svelte experience is not necessary. The Hygraph crash course explains all relevant concepts and guides you through each section, making it accessible for those with experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Source: Hygraph Blog.

Where can I find starter templates and example projects for SvelteKit and Hygraph?

You can find the SvelteKit starter blog with Hygraph on GitHub. Hygraph also provides guides and examples for integrating with SvelteKit and other frameworks in their blog and marketplace.

Features & Capabilities

What features does Hygraph offer?

Hygraph provides a GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, scalability, and a wide range of integrations (including Netlify, Vercel, Shopify, AWS S3, Cloudinary, and more). It supports rapid content delivery, intuitive user interfaces, and robust security features. For a full list, visit Hygraph Features.

Does Hygraph provide an API?

Yes, Hygraph offers a powerful GraphQL API for efficient content fetching and management. Learn more at the API Reference.

What integrations are available with Hygraph?

Hygraph integrates with hosting platforms (Netlify, Vercel), eCommerce solutions (Shopify, BigCommerce, commercetools), localization tools (Lokalise, Crowdin, EasyTranslate, Smartling), digital asset management (AWS S3, Cloudinary, Bynder, Aprimo, Mux, Scaleflex Filerobot), personalization (Ninetailed), AI (AltText.ai), and more. See the full list at Hygraph Integrations.

How does Hygraph optimize content delivery performance?

Hygraph is designed for optimized content delivery, ensuring rapid distribution and responsiveness. This leads to improved user experience, higher engagement, better search engine rankings, reduced bounce rates, and increased conversions. For more details, visit this page.

Pricing & Plans

What is Hygraph's pricing model?

Hygraph offers a free forever Hobby plan, a Growth plan starting at $199/month, and custom Enterprise plans. For details, visit the pricing page.

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?

Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. It offers SSO integrations, audit logs, encryption at rest and in transit, and sandbox environments. Learn more at Hygraph Security Features.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from using Hygraph?

Hygraph is ideal for developers, IT decision-makers, content creators, project/program managers, agencies, solution partners, and technology partners. Companies that benefit include modern software firms, enterprises modernizing their tech stack, and brands scaling across geographies or re-platforming from legacy solutions. Source: ICPVersion2_Hailey.pdf

What industries are represented in Hygraph's case studies?

Hygraph's case studies span food and beverage (Dr. Oetker), consumer electronics (Samsung), automotive (AutoWeb), healthcare (Vision Healthcare), travel and hospitality (HolidayCheck), media and publishing, eCommerce, SaaS (Bellhop), marketplace, education technology, and wellness and fitness. See more at Hygraph Case Studies.

Can you share specific customer success stories using Hygraph?

Yes. Komax achieved 3X faster time to market, Autoweb saw a 20% increase in website monetization, Samsung improved customer engagement with a scalable platform, and Dr. Oetker enhanced their digital experience using MACH architecture. More stories are available at Hygraph Customer Stories.

What business impact can customers expect from using Hygraph?

Customers can expect time savings, ease of use, faster speed-to-market, and enhanced customer experience through scalable content delivery. These benefits help modernize tech stacks and drive operational efficiency. Source: ICPVersion2_Hailey.pdf

Pain Points & Solutions

What problems does Hygraph solve?

Hygraph addresses operational pains (reliance on developers, outdated tech stacks, global team conflicts, clunky content creation), financial pains (high costs, slow speed-to-market, expensive maintenance, scalability challenges), and technical pains (boilerplate code, overwhelming queries, evolving schemas, cache and OpenID integration issues). For more, see Hygraph Product Page.

How does Hygraph solve pain points for different personas?

For developers: Hygraph reduces boilerplate code and streamlines query management. For content creators/project managers: It offers an intuitive interface for independent content updates. For business stakeholders: Hygraph lowers operational costs, accelerates speed-to-market, and supports scalability. Solutions are tailored to each persona's needs. Source: Hygraph Product Page.

What KPIs and metrics are associated with the pain points Hygraph solves?

KPIs include time saved on content updates, system uptime, consistency across regions, user satisfaction scores, reduction in operational costs, time to market, maintenance costs, scalability metrics, and performance during peak usage. For more, see CMS KPIs Blog.

Technical Requirements & Documentation

Where can I find technical documentation for Hygraph?

Comprehensive technical documentation is available at Hygraph Documentation, covering everything from setup to deployment.

How easy is it to implement Hygraph and get started?

Hygraph is designed for quick implementation. For example, Top Villas launched a new project in just 2 months. Users can sign up for a free account and use documentation and onboarding guides to get started. Source: Hygraph Documentation, Top Villas Case Study.

What training and support resources are available for new Hygraph users?

Hygraph offers 24/7 support via chat, email, and phone, onboarding sessions for enterprise customers, training resources (video tutorials, documentation, webinars), and Customer Success Managers for expert guidance. More info at Hygraph Contact Page.

Support & Implementation

What customer service and support does Hygraph provide after purchase?

Hygraph provides 24/7 support via chat, email, and phone. Enterprise customers receive dedicated onboarding and expert guidance. All users have access to documentation, video tutorials, and a community Slack channel. For details, visit Hygraph Contact Page.

How does Hygraph handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?

Hygraph offers 24/7 support for maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Enterprise customers get dedicated onboarding and expert guidance, while all users can access documentation and the community Slack channel. Source: Hygraph Contact Page.

Customer Proof & Case Studies

Who are some of Hygraph's customers?

Hygraph is trusted by Sennheiser, HolidayCheck, Ancestry, Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Epic Games, Bandai Namco, Gamescom, Leo Vegas, and Clayton Homes. See more at Hygraph Case Studies.

What feedback have customers given about Hygraph's ease of use?

Customers praise Hygraph for its intuitive interface and ease of use, noting that even non-technical users can start using it right away. The UI is described as logical and user-friendly for both technical and non-technical teams. Source: Hygraph Try Headless CMS.

Competition & Comparison

How does Hygraph differentiate itself from other CMS platforms?

Hygraph stands out with its GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, scalability, and cost-effective solutions. It empowers non-technical users, modernizes legacy tech stacks, and streamlines workflows, offering advantages over traditional CMS platforms. For more, see Hygraph Product Page.

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How to get started with SvelteKit and GraphQL

Follow along this crash course to get started with Hygraph, GraphQL, Tailwind, and SvelteKit.
Scott Spence

Written by Scott 

Jan 20, 2022
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If you're interested in building with Svelte and GraphQL, this crash could would be a great place to start.

Over 70 minutes of content with the following covered:

  • Setting up the backend with the Hygraph blog starter template
  • Setting up the SvelteKit skeleton project for frontend
  • Configuring Tailwind with svelte-add
  • Installing all the required dependencies: graphql-request, GraphQL, DaisyUI, and Tailwind CSS Typography
  • Configuring DaisyUI and Tailwind CSS Typography
  • Defining the first GraphQL query to get the data into the project
  • Creating a posts endpoint
  • Using environment variables with env-cmd
  • Styling the index page with Tailwind CSS
  • Using the Svelte each expression to loop over the posts
  • Adding global styles in the __layout file
  • Using SvelteKit dynamic routing for posts
  • Using the Svelte if expression to conditionally render the post content
  • Creating dynamic pages from CMS content
  • Using a daisyUI component for the navigation bar
  • Adding a theme switch

The course is a great intro to building with SvelteKit taking on the tried and tested blog model.

The course is for people with previous experience with building projects in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Svelte knowledge isn't necessary as I explain the concepts being used in each section.

I cover the core concepts of SvelteKit and how to use it to build an example blog.

A quick look at how to grab data before the page loads using the SvelteKit load function:

<script context="module">
export const load = async ({ fetch, params }) => {
const { slug } = params
const res = await fetch(`/pages/${slug}.json`)
if (res.ok) {
const { page } = await res.json()
return {
props: { page },
}
}
}
</script>

This is how the data from the Hygraph GraphQL API is fetched and passed to the page for a page generated from the CMS.

Conditionally rendering the tags section of the page with the Svelte each expression:

{#if tags}
<div class="mt-5 space-x-2">
{#each tags as tag}
<span class="badge badge-primary">{tag}</span>
{/each}
</div>
{/if}

Lots, lots more!

You can check out the course on YouTube SvelteKit Crash Course

There's also a bonus follow up video to Deploy Your Project to Production

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Scott Spence

Scott Spence

Developer Advocate @Hygraph • Learner of things • Jamstack • Svelte

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