Explore the power of GraphQL beyond JavaScript servers in this 22-minute conference talk from React.js Conf 2016. Discover how to implement GraphQL schemas in non-JS backends using Python, PHP/Hack, Ruby, or Scala. Learn about Graphene, a leading GraphQL framework for Python, and understand its capabilities in setting up GraphQL servers and schemas efficiently. Gain insights into REST limitations, development processes, and the main goals of Graphene through various prototypes and real-world examples. Understand the advantages of using GraphQL in your backend and get a glimpse of upcoming features in this informative presentation by Syrus Akbary from Meta.