Learning GraphQL

Course details

In this course, software developer and instructor Eve Porcello guides you through what GraphQL is and how you can use it effectively. Build your understanding of GraphQL and how it differs from REST. Learn how to construct queries, improve query organization, and perform debugging. Dive into mutations and subscriptions, and then create a GraphQL server schema and add enhancements. Each chapter comes with practical, hands-on challenges to help you solidify what you learn. This course enables you to create flexible, efficient, and type-safe APIs with GraphQL.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - An introduction to GraphQL
02 - What you should know before watching this course

1. What Is GraphQL

03 - Understanding GraphQL
04 - How GraphQL differs from REST
05 - Using GraphQL Playground

2. GraphQL Queries

06 - Using enum types and arguments
07 - Adding variables
08 - Querying connected types
09 - Creating operation names

3. Mutations and Subscriptions

10 - Changing data with mutations
11 - Creating GraphQL fragments
12 - Working with subscriptions
13 - Challenge - Sending pet library queries
14 - Solution - Pet library query construction

4. Creating a GraphQL Server Schema

15 - Setting up a GraphQL server with Apollo Server
16 - Writing a query resolver
17 - Creating a custom object
18 - Adding an enumeration type
19 - Handling query arguments
20 - Challenge - Creating a Trail type
21 - Solution - Creating a Trail type

5. Schema Enhancements

22 - Connecting Object types
23 - Working with mutations
24 - Creating a custom scalar
25 - Writing schema documentation

Conclusion

26 - Next steps

Learning GraphQL

Authors

Eve Porcello