Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information & Java Integration

What is Hygraph and how does it work with Java applications?

Hygraph is a GraphQL-native Headless CMS designed to empower businesses to build, manage, and deliver digital experiences at scale. For Java websites and applications, Hygraph allows you to add CMS components in minutes using its API-first approach. Developers can fetch and mutate data using libraries like OkHttp, Apollo Android, or graphql-java-client, making integration straightforward and efficient. Learn more.

How do I fetch and store data in Hygraph from my Java project?

You can use Java libraries such as OkHttp, Apollo Android, or graphql-java-client to send GraphQL queries and mutations to Hygraph's API endpoints. For fetching data, send POST requests with your query to the Hygraph GraphQL endpoint. For storing data, use GraphQL mutations to create or update content. Example code snippets and setup instructions are available in the Java CMS integration guide.

Is Hygraph suitable for multiplatform content management?

Yes, Hygraph supports multiplatform content management. As a headless CMS, it enables modular and flexible content delivery across web, mobile, and other digital platforms, making it ideal for businesses with diverse content needs. Read more.

Features & Capabilities

What are the key features of Hygraph for Java developers?

Hygraph offers a flexible management API, a blazing fast content API, and GraphQL-native architecture for precise data retrieval. Developers benefit from open source example projects, multiplatform support, and modular content management. The platform is designed to be un-opinionated, allowing you to integrate with your preferred Java frameworks and tools. See details.

Does Hygraph support integration with Java CMS?

Yes, Hygraph integrates with Java CMS, allowing you to add components to your Java apps in minutes. For more information, visit the Java CMS integration page.

What frameworks can I use with Hygraph?

Hygraph supports integration with popular frameworks such as Astro, NextJS, NuxtJS, and SvelteKit, in addition to Java. This flexibility allows you to build modern web applications using your preferred technology stack. See documentation.

How does Hygraph's GraphQL-native architecture benefit Java projects?

Hygraph's GraphQL-native architecture enables precise data retrieval, minimizes over-fetching, and optimizes efficiency for Java projects. Developers can construct queries that fetch only the required data, leading to faster performance and easier integration. Content editors can update and deliver content independently of the app's frontend, reducing publishing errors and streamlining workflows. Learn more.

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?

Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (achieved August 3rd, 2022), ISO 27001 certified for hosting infrastructure, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure enhanced security and compliance standards for enterprise customers. For more details, visit the security features page.

What security features does Hygraph offer?

Hygraph provides granular permissions, SSO integrations, audit logs, encryption at rest and in transit, regular backups, and enterprise-grade compliance features such as dedicated hosting and custom SLAs. Customers can also access a security and compliance report for certified infrastructure.

Performance & Reliability

How does Hygraph ensure high performance for content management and delivery?

Hygraph features Smart Edge Cache for enhanced performance and faster content delivery, high-performance endpoints for reliability and speed, and practical advice for developers to optimize GraphQL API usage. These improvements are detailed in the performance blog post.

Ease of Use & Onboarding

How easy is it to get started with Hygraph for Java projects?

Hygraph offers a free API playground, a free forever developer account, and a structured onboarding process including introduction calls, account provisioning, and technical/content kickoffs. Training resources such as webinars, live streams, and how-to videos are available, along with extensive documentation at Hygraph Documentation. These resources ensure a smooth and efficient start for both developers and content teams.

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

Customers praise Hygraph's intuitive editor UI, accessibility for non-technical users, and ease of setup. Hygraph was recognized for "Best Usability" in Summer 2023, and users appreciate features like custom app integration for content quality checks. Positive sentiments highlight its flexibility and effectiveness for diverse teams. Try Hygraph.

Support & Implementation

What support and training resources are available for Hygraph users?

Hygraph provides 24/7 support via chat, email, and phone, real-time troubleshooting through Intercom chat, a community Slack channel, extensive documentation, webinars, live streams, and how-to videos. Enterprise customers receive a dedicated Customer Success Manager (CSM) and a structured onboarding process. Explore documentation.

How long does it take to implement Hygraph?

Implementation time varies by project scope. For example, Top Villas launched a new project within 2 months from initial contact, and Si Vale met aggressive deadlines during their initial implementation. The onboarding process is designed to be efficient, with immediate access via the API playground and developer account. See case study.

How does Hygraph handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?

Hygraph is cloud-based, so all deployment, updates, security, and infrastructure maintenance are managed by Hygraph. Upgrades are seamlessly integrated, and troubleshooting is supported via 24/7 support, Intercom chat, documentation, and API playground. Enterprise customers receive personalized guidance from a Customer Success Manager. Learn more.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from using Hygraph for Java projects?

Hygraph is ideal for developers, product managers, and marketing teams in industries such as ecommerce, automotive, technology, food and beverage, and manufacturing. It is especially suited for organizations modernizing legacy tech stacks, requiring scalable content management, and delivering content across multiple channels and regions. Learn more.

What problems does Hygraph solve for Java applications?

Hygraph addresses operational inefficiencies (eliminating developer dependency, modernizing legacy tech stacks), financial challenges (reducing costs, accelerating speed-to-market), and technical issues (simplifying schema evolution, resolving integration difficulties, optimizing performance, and improving localization and asset management). See related KPIs.

Can you share some customer success stories with Hygraph?

Yes. Komax achieved a 3X faster time-to-market managing over 20,000 product variations across 40+ markets via a single CMS. Autoweb saw a 20% increase in website monetization. Samsung improved customer engagement by 15% with a scalable member platform. Stobag increased online revenue share from 15% to 70%. More stories are available at Hygraph customer stories.

KPIs & Metrics

What KPIs and metrics are associated with Hygraph's solutions?

Key metrics include time saved on content updates, system uptime, speed of deployment, consistency in content across regions, user satisfaction scores, reduction in operational costs, ROI on CMS investment, time to market for new products, maintenance costs, scalability metrics, and performance during peak usage. For more details, visit the CMS KPIs blog.

Vision & Market Differentiation

What is Hygraph's vision and mission?

Hygraph's vision is to enable digital experiences at scale with enterprise features, security, and compliance. The mission is rooted in values such as trust, collaboration, ownership, customer focus, continuous learning, transparency, and action-first. Hygraph empowers businesses to modernize content management and deliver exceptional digital experiences. Contact Hygraph.

How does Hygraph differentiate itself from other CMS platforms?

Hygraph stands out as the first GraphQL-native Headless CMS, offering flexibility, scalability, and integration capabilities. Its content federation, user-friendly tools, and enterprise-grade features set it apart from competitors like Sanity, Prismic, and Contentful. Hygraph focuses on solving operational, financial, and technical pain points for modern businesses. Compare headless CMS platforms.

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Headless CMS for Java

Hygraph is the ideal Headless CMS for Java websites and applications. Read further to learn how our API-first CMS allows you to add components to your Java apps in minutes and enable your website's content to be managed from a powerful CMS.

Step #1 - Construct your query and fetch the data from Hygraph

To fetch data from a remote server, you would typically use a library like Apollo Android, graphql-java-client, or any HTTP client to send the GraphQL queries as POST requests. You can use a library like OkHttp to make an HTTP request to a GraphQL API. On the right is a code example that demonstrates how to perform a GraphQL query using OkHttp to send the request to Hygraph's GraphQL endpoint.

The above code assumes you've added the OkHttp dependency to your project. If you're using Maven, you'd include it like this in your pom.xml.

import okhttp3.MediaType;
import okhttp3.OkHttpClient;
import okhttp3.Request;
import okhttp3.RequestBody;
import okhttp3.Response;
import java.io.IOException;
public class GraphQLClientExample {
public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
OkHttpClient client = new OkHttpClient();
String graphqlQuery = "{\"query\":\"{ hello }\"}";
String url = "https://api-<region>.hygraph.com/v2/<some hash>/master";
RequestBody body = RequestBody.create(
graphqlQuery,
MediaType.get("application/json; charset=utf-8")
);
Request request = new Request.Builder()
.url(url)
.post(body)
.build();
try (Response response = client.newCall(request).execute()) {
if (!response.isSuccessful()) throw new IOException("Unexpected code " + response);
// Body is never null for .execute(), no need to check for null here
System.out.println(response.body().string());
}
}
}

Step #2 - Perform mutations in Java to store data in a headless CMS

Hygraph's GraphQL API also allows you to store the data with GraphQL mutations.

The graphqlMutation variable holds the JSON payload with your mutation and the associated variables. This mutation would create a new product with the provided details, and the response should contain the ID, name, and description of the newly created product.

import okhttp3.MediaType;
import okhttp3.OkHttpClient;
import okhttp3.Request;
import okhttp3.RequestBody;
import okhttp3.Response;
import java.io.IOException;
public class GraphQLMutationExample {
public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
OkHttpClient client = new OkHttpClient();
String graphqlMutation = "{"
+ "\"query\":\"mutation CreateProduct($input: ProductInput!) {"
+ " createProduct(input: $input) {"
+ " id"
+ " name"
+ " description"
+ " }"
+ "}\","
+ "\"variables\":{\"input\":{"
+ " \"name\":\"New Product\","
+ " \"description\":\"This is a new product.\","
+ " \"slug\":\"new-product\","
+ " \"availability\":\"IN_STOCK\","
+ " \"imageUrl\":\"http://example.com/product.jpg\""
+ "}}"
+ "}";
String url = "https://management.hygraph.com/graphql";
RequestBody body = RequestBody.create(
graphqlMutation,
MediaType.get("application/json; charset=utf-8")
);
Request request = new Request.Builder()
.url(url)
.post(body)
.build();
try (Response response = client.newCall(request).execute()) {
if (!response.isSuccessful()) throw new IOException("Unexpected code " + response);
System.out.println(response.body().string());
}
}
}

Start building with Java

We made it really easy to set up your project in Hygraph and use our GraphQL API within your Java project.

Quickstart

Check out our docs to see how you can quickly set up your Hygraph project and enable the content API for your Java website or app.

Learn GraphQL

Hygraph is GraphQL-native Headless CMS offers precise data retrieval, minimizing over-fetching and optimizing efficiency.

Examples

Look at some of the example projects to see Hygraph in action.

Why Hygraph

Choosing Hygraph for your Java project

Using a GraphQL-native headless CMS with a Java app streamlines data fetching for developers, allowing for precise and efficient data queries. This leads to faster performance and easier integration.

Content editors benefit from the CMS's independence from the app's frontend, facilitating a flexible content management process. They can update and deliver content across platforms without technical constraints, while GraphQL ensures content queries remain current, reducing publishing errors.

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Developer Experience

We try to be the most un-opinionated CMS on the market with a wide collection of open source example projects to get you started.

Headless CMS

As a headless CMS (i.e. API based content management), you can be as modular and flexible as you need. We even support multiplatform content management.

Management API

Hygraph boasts a flexible and powerful management API to manage your content and schema, as well as a blazing fast content API.

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