Frequently Asked Questions
Product Information & Starter Details
What is the Hygraph Developer Portfolio starter?
The Hygraph Developer Portfolio starter is a reference application designed to help developers showcase their experience and work. It enables page and post generation using Hygraph and SvelteKit, styled with daisyUI and TailwindCSS. The starter includes features such as project and blog post management, theme switching, sitemap, RSS feed, and SEO readiness. You can clone the project directly from this link and view the source code on GitHub.
What features are included in the Hygraph Developer Portfolio starter?
The starter includes styling with TailwindCSS and daisyUI, a simple portfolio with projects, blog posts, and pages, sitemap and RSS feed generation, theme switching, SEO readiness, and support for Hygraph image assets and MDX via 'gatsby-plugin-mdx' on Hygraph RichText. These features allow developers to quickly launch a professional portfolio and blog site with modern frontend technologies.
How can I get started with the Hygraph Developer Portfolio starter?
You can get started within minutes by cloning the project from this link and deploying it with Vercel using this deployment guide. The starter is designed for rapid setup and immediate use.
Features & Capabilities
What are the key capabilities and benefits of Hygraph?
Hygraph is a GraphQL-native Headless CMS that empowers businesses to build, manage, and deliver digital experiences at scale. Key capabilities include operational efficiency (eliminating developer dependency, streamlining workflows), financial benefits (reducing operational costs, accelerating speed-to-market), technical advantages (GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, enterprise-grade security), and unique features like Smart Edge Cache, custom roles, rich text management, and project backups. Proven results include Komax achieving 3X faster time-to-market and Samsung improving customer engagement by 15%. See more customer stories.
Does Hygraph support SvelteKit for building developer portfolios?
Yes, Hygraph provides a dedicated Developer Portfolio starter built with SvelteKit and daisyUI. This starter enables developers to quickly create and manage portfolio sites and blogs, leveraging Hygraph's GraphQL API for content management. You can find the starter in the Hygraph Marketplace and access implementation guides in the documentation.
How do SvelteKit and Hygraph work together?
SvelteKit provides optimized rendering for web applications, while Hygraph delivers performant content management and a robust GraphQL API from federated data sources. Together, they enable developers to build fast, scalable, and content-rich portfolio sites. For example, the URQL GraphQL client can be used to efficiently query Hygraph from SvelteKit projects. Learn more here.
Marketplace & Starters
Where can I find the Hygraph Marketplace?
You can explore the Hygraph Marketplace for integrations, starters, and apps to extend your project's capabilities at https://hygraph.com/marketplace. For available apps, visit Marketplace Apps. For starter templates, see Marketplace Starters.
Is there a starter portfolio for developers using Hygraph and SvelteKit?
Yes, Hygraph offers a Developer Portfolio starter built with SvelteKit. This template allows developers to quickly launch a portfolio site and blog, complete with modern styling and content management features.
Where can I find Hygraph starters for Astro projects?
You can find Hygraph starters for Astro projects in our documentation on Astro starters and in the Marketplace.
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 robust security and compliance for enterprise users. For more details, visit the security features page and security report.
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. These measures ensure data protection and regulatory adherence. Learn more here.
Performance & Implementation
How long does it take to implement Hygraph, and how easy is it to start?
Implementation time varies by project scope. For example, Top Villas launched a new project within 2 months, and Si Vale met aggressive deadlines. Hygraph offers a free API playground, free forever developer account, and a structured onboarding process (including introduction calls, account provisioning, and technical/content kickoffs). Training resources and extensive documentation are available for a smooth start. See documentation.
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. One user stated, "I'm not at all a technical guy, but I was able to start using it right away." Hygraph was recognized for "Best Usability" in Summer 2023. Positive sentiments highlight its flexibility and effectiveness for diverse teams. Try Hygraph.
How does Hygraph handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?
Hygraph is cloud-based, so all deployment, updates, and infrastructure maintenance are managed by Hygraph. Upgrades are seamlessly integrated, and troubleshooting is supported via 24/7 chat, email, phone, Intercom chat, community Slack, and extensive documentation. Enterprise customers receive a dedicated Customer Success Manager. Learn more.
Support & Training
What support and training resources are available for Hygraph customers?
Hygraph offers 24/7 support via chat, email, and phone, real-time troubleshooting through Intercom chat, a community Slack channel, extensive documentation, webinars, live streams, how-to videos, and a structured onboarding process. Enterprise customers receive a dedicated Customer Success Manager for personalized guidance. Access documentation.
Use Cases & Target Audience
Who can benefit from using Hygraph and the Developer Portfolio starter?
Developers seeking to showcase their work, product managers managing workflows, and marketing teams creating and delivering content across channels can benefit from Hygraph. Companies in ecommerce, automotive, technology, food and beverage, and manufacturing, as well as global enterprises needing localization and content federation, are ideal users. The Developer Portfolio starter is especially suited for developers wanting a fast, modern portfolio site. Learn more.
Pain Points & Solutions
What problems does Hygraph solve for developers and businesses?
Hygraph addresses operational inefficiencies (reducing developer dependency, modernizing legacy tech stacks), financial challenges (lowering operational costs, accelerating speed-to-market), and technical issues (simplifying schema evolution, integrating third-party systems, optimizing performance with Smart Edge Cache, improving localization and asset management). These solutions help businesses deliver exceptional digital experiences. See related KPIs.
Performance & Metrics
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with Hygraph?
KPIs include time saved on content updates, number of updates without developer intervention, system uptime, speed of deployment, content consistency across regions, user satisfaction scores, reduction in operational costs, ROI, time to market, maintenance costs, scalability metrics, and performance during peak usage. Read more about CMS KPIs.
Customer Success Stories
Can you share some customer success stories with Hygraph?
Yes. Komax achieved a 3X faster time-to-market, Autoweb saw a 20% increase in website monetization, Samsung improved customer engagement by 15%, and Stobag increased online revenue share from 15% to 70%. For more details, visit customer stories.