Learning GraphQL: Declarative Data Fetching for Modern Web Apps 1st Edition 325

Why is GraphQL the most innovative technology for fetching data since Ajax? By providing a query language for your APIs and a runtime for fulfilling queries with your data, GraphQL presents a clear alternative to REST and ad hoc web service architectures. With this practical guide, Alex Banks and Eve Porcello deliver a clear learning path for frontend web developers, backend engineers, and project and product managers looking to get started with GraphQL.

Youa??ll explore graph theory, the graph data structure, and GraphQL types before learning hands-on how to build a schema for a photo-sharing application. This book also introduces you to Apollo Client, a popular framework you can use to connect GraphQL to your user interface.

Explore graph theory and review popular graph examples in use today
Learn how GraphQL applies database querying methods to the internet
Create a schema for a PhotoShare application that serves as a roadmap and a contract between the frontend and backend teams
Use JavaScript to build a fully functioning GraphQL service and Apollo to implement a client
Learn how to prepare GraphQL APIs and clients for production

About the Author

Alex Banks and Eve Porcello are software engineers/architects, Lynda.com authors, instructors, and founders of Moon Highway. They have developed customized training curriculum on proprietary and open-sourced solutions. Alex and Eve teach JavaScript throughout the country at places including Yahoo!, eBay, PayPal, Stanford University, Macys.com, Starbucks, vmware, and many more.

GraphQL, a data query language that provides an alternative to REST and ad-hoc webservice architectures, is the most revolutionary technology for data fetching since Ajax. Just as React has changed the way web developers approach UI, GraphQL will change the way web developers work with data over HTTP. This practical guide simplifies the process of getting started with this language.

Alex Banks and Eve Porcello, software engineers/architects and instructors, start with an overview of graph theory to provide a solid understanding of the powerful graph data structure. You'll then learn about GraphQL types, as well as how to build a schema to describe your API. This book also includes an overview of Apollo and Relay, two popular frameworks that are used to connect GraphQL to your user interface.