GraphQL is an end-to-end system for creating and consuming APIs, providing a more flexible alternative to using traditional RESTful web services, such as the one created in Chapter 23. In this chapter, I explain how GraphQL services are defined and how queries are performed. In Chapter 25, I demonstrate the different ways that a GraphQL API can be consumed by a React application. Table 24-1 puts GraphQL in context.
Table 24-1
Putting GraphQL in Context
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
What is it? | GraphQL is a query language that produces APIs. |
Why is it useful? | GraphQL provides the client with flexible access to data, ensuring that ... |
