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Building a GraphQL Endpoint with Deno

Delve into building a GraphQL endpoint with Deno, compare technologies, configure queries, and integrate PostgresSQL and MongoDB databases to create a secure, high-performing application.

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Deno is a modern and secure runtime for JavaScript. It was created by the same team that created Node.js. Deno offers better performance, security, and simplicity than any other JavaScript runtime. In this course, you will start by understanding the different technologies used in Deno, such as Typescript. You will compare these technologies with JavaScript and GraphQL as well as learn their terminologies. Then, you will create your own endpoint with Deno and configure queries and mutations in it. Next, you will explore two different databases with Deno: first, you’ll learn how to set up an SQL database using PostgresSQL and then how to configure a NoSQL database using MongoDB to store documents and collections of on-demand data. Finally, you’ll put everything together to have a fully functioning GraphQL endpoint made with Deno and backed by PostgreSQL and MongoDB. After this course, you’ll be able to create a Deno application and a GraphQL endpoint while having a database of your choice to store data.

Deno is a modern and secure runtime for JavaScript. It was created by the same team that created Node.js. Deno offers better per...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of Typescript and its use in Deno

An understanding of the GraphQL ecosystem

Hands-on experience querying PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases using Deno

The ability to create a GraphQL endpoint using Deno, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB

An understanding of Typescript and its use in Deno

Content

33 Lessons5 Quizzes

Introduction to Deno, TypeScript, and GraphQL

7 Lessons

Step through Deno, TypeScript, JavaScript vs TypeScript, GraphQL basics, and GraphiQL playground.

What is Deno?

What is TypeScript?

JavaScript Vs TypeScript

What is GraphQL?

Basics of GraphQL

GraphQL Playground

Quiz: Introduction to Deno, TypeScript, and GraphQL

Creating a Basic GraphQL Endpoint

7 Lessons

Walk through setting up a Deno-based GraphQL endpoint, from basics to complex queries and mutations.

“Hello, world!” in Deno

Adding Dependencies to the Project

Schemas and Types

Queries and Mutations

Challenge: Creating a Basic GraphQL Endpoint

Solution: Creating a Basic GraphQL Endpoint

Quiz: Creating a Basic GraphQL Endpoint

Databases and Deno

3 Lessons

Examine the use of SQL for stability and NoSQL for flexibility in Deno applications.

SQL or NoSQL Databases

Schema and Use Cases

Quiz: Databases and Deno

SQL: Postgres and Deno

5 Lessons

Break down the steps to integrate PostgreSQL with Deno and implement GraphQL functionality.

Using Postgres with Deno

Updating our Schema

Challenge: Postgres and Deno

Solution: Postgres and Deno

Quiz: Postgres and Deno

NoSQL: Mongo and Deno

5 Lessons

Solve problems in integrating MongoDB with Deno, managing schemas, and implementing GraphQL endpoints.

Using MongoDB with Deno

Updating our Schema

Challenge: Mongo and Deno

Solution: Mongo and Deno

Quiz: MongoDB and Deno

Wrapping Up

1 Lessons

Tackle building effective GraphQL APIs with Deno, Postgres, MongoDB, and Typescript.

Conclusion

Appendix

5 Lessons

Master the steps to install Deno, Postgres, MongoDB, and utilize Docker with Deno.

Install Deno

Installing a Postgres Service

Installing a MongoDB Service

Introduction to Docker

Deno and Docker

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Course Author:

Wael Fezai

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