# About the Schema Design category

**URL:** <https://community.apollographql.com/t/about-the-schema-design-category/8142>\
**Category:** Schema Design\
**Created:** [January 23, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.apollographql.com/t/about-the-schema-design-category/8142 "2025-01-23T23:19:28Z")\
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If you’re designing schemas, including **Apollo Federation** and **Apollo Connectors** , or working with mapping languages, directives, or entities, you’re in the right spot.

### **Why use this category?**

Use this space to:

- Get help designing scalable and efficient schemas.
- Share tips on Federation, connectors, and schema directives.
- Collaborate on solutions to schema challenges.

### **How is this different from other categories?**

This category focuses on **schema design** specifics. For broader API strategy, visit **API Architecture and Governance** , and for GraphOS tools, check out **GraphOS**.

### **What to post here:**

- Questions or issues about schema design or Federation.
- Best practices for directives, connectors, and entities.
- Challenges you’ve encountered with mapping languages.

### **Helpful tips:**

- Include details and examples to make it easier for others to help.
- Use relevant tags like **federation** , **connectors** , or **directives**.
- Keep discussions respectful and focused—we’re here to learn and support each other.

Got a schema question or insight? Start the conversation now!