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In this course, you will learn what exactly GraphQL is, how to design a robust and scalable API with it, and how to implement it in NodeJS. You’ll start by running through the pros and cons of GraphQL in order to get a feel for its limitations and what its applications are. You’ll then take a brief look into the REST vs GraphQL debate and understand the reasons for and against both. In the latter half of the course, you’ll explore things like GraphQL types, schemas, and mutations. In the last few sections, you’ll take what you’ve learned and make a GraphQL API in Node while scaling it for consistency.

In this course, you will learn what exactly GraphQL is, how to design a robust and scalable API with it, and how to implement it...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Understand what GraphQL is and its pros and cons

Learn the building blocks of GraphQL

Learn how to query, create, and edit data via GraphQL

Learn how to make a GraphQL API in Node

Learn how to structure a GraphQL API for consistency and scalability

Understand how security in GraphQL works

Understand what GraphQL is and its pros and cons

Content

9 Lessons2 Quizzes

Introduction

What is GraphQL?

GraphQL vs REST

How GraphQL Types Work

How GraphQL Schema Works

Mutations

Building a basic GraphQL Server with Node

Security considerations with GraphQL

Conclusion

Certificate of Completion

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Course Author:

Ruairidh Wynne-McHardy

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