How to use GraphQL with Fabric SQL Database to Expose Data Externally

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

Discover how to expose a Fabric SQL Database via GraphQL. Learn how to generate schemas, secure access, and query data efficiently to power modern, data-driven applications on Microsoft Fabric.

Session Details

Learn how to expose your Fabric SQL Database through a GraphQL API. This session covers setup, schema generation, and query execution, showing how GraphQL can simplify data access. We’ll walk through authentication, and integration options for building a modern, data-driven app on Fabric.

3 things you'll get out of this session

After this session, participants will be able to: * Set up a GraphQL endpoint on top of a Fabric SQL Database. * Generate and understand GraphQL schemas for querying Fabric data. * Apply authentication and integrate the API into real-world applications.

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