Introduction to GraphQL

Introduction to GraphQL

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Introduction to GraphQL

What is GraphQL? GraphQL is a query language that lets clients request only the exact data they require from a server.

Introduction to GraphQL

Description of how GraphQL works. With GraphQL, you can request any data you want with just single endpoint.

Introduction to GraphQL

GraphQL operates on schema definition language.

Introduction to GraphQL

SDL allows us to establish relationships between types.

Introduction to GraphQL

Queries and mutations are two operations of GraphQL. Query is used to fetching data whereas Mutation is used to create, update, and delete data.

Introduction to GraphQL

Benefits of using GraphQL.

• Tailored requests
• Reduces bandwidth
• No over-fetching or under-fetching of data
• Suitable for smaller networks
• API growth without versioning
• Fetch data with a single API call