GraphQL-GraphQL API integration tool

Example

In a blog application, a client can query for only the titles and publication dates of all blog posts, avoiding unnecessary data such as comments or author details.

Scenario

A mobile app with limited bandwidth can request only the minimal data required for a given view, reducing the amount of data transferred and improving performance.

Example

In a social media app, instead of making separate API calls to fetch a user's profile, their posts, and their followers, a single GraphQL query can retrieve all of this data in one request.

Scenario

An e-commerce platform can use GraphQL to fetch product details, reviews, and related recommendations in a single request, avoiding multiple REST API calls.

Example

GraphQL APIs are built around a schema that defines the types of data available and the relationships between them. For example, an 'Order' type may have fields like 'id', 'total', and 'customer', where 'customer' itself could be a type with fields like 'name' and 'email'.

Scenario

A company managing orders and customer profiles can define a detailed schema that includes all necessary types and relationships, enabling front-end teams to confidently explore and query data.

Example

A chat application can use GraphQL subscriptions to receive real-time updates when new messages are sent, automatically pushing new messages to users without requiring them to refresh.

Scenario

A stock trading app could use GraphQL subscriptions to display live price updates to traders, ensuring they receive the latest data instantly without polling the server.

Example

Unlike REST, where API versioning often leads to multiple versions of the same endpoint, GraphQL evolves over time by deprecating fields but keeps the API backwards-compatible.

Scenario

A SaaS application can introduce new features by adding fields to the existing GraphQL schema, allowing older clients to continue functioning without breaking, while newer clients can leverage the additional fields.