15th March 2025
What is GraphQL? GraphQL is a query language for APIs and a runtime for executing those queries against your data. It allows clients to request only the needed data, reducing over-fetching and under-fetching issues common in REST APIs. Developed by Facebook, GraphQL enables more flexible and efficient data fetching by allowing clients to define the shape of the response. Key Features of GraphQL: Limitations of GraphQL: Feature REST API GraphQL API Data Fetching Multiple endpoints for different resources Single endpoint (/graphql) with flexible queries Over-fetching & Under-fetching Can return unnecessary data or require multiple requests Clients request only the needed […]