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Microsoft Graph delta queries

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Microsoft Graph delta queries

Delta queries return only what has changed since your last fetch — efficient incremental sync against Microsoft 365.

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How delta works

The pattern:

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What delta covers

Delta queries are supported for many Graph resources:

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Why this matters

Without delta queries, the alternatives for sync are:

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A worked example

A custom HR data warehouse syncs Microsoft 365 users every 15 minutes:

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Combining with change notifications

For the lowest-latency integration, combine change notifications (webhooks) for real-time signals with delta queries for catch-up and reconciliation:

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When delta is the right tool

Any integration that:

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