S
Schema
Defines the structure of data and available queries in GraphQL.
Graphql Concepts for Practical Learning
30 Concepts Explained
Q
Queries
Used to fetch data from a GraphQL API.
M
Mutations
Used to modify data on the server.
R
Resolvers
Functions that resolve query fields and return data.
S
Subscriptions
Enables real-time data updates from the server using WebSockets.
F
Fragments
Reusable units of fields that can be shared across queries.
GV
GraphQl Variables
Allows passing dynamic values into queries and mutations.
GD
GraphQL Directives
Provides conditional execution of queries using @include and @skip.
ST
Scalar Types
Basic data types like String, Int, Float, Boolean, and ID.
CS
Custom Scalars
User-defined scalar types for handling specific data formats.
IT
Input Types
Defines structured input objects for mutations.
GP
GraphQL Pagination
Handles large datasets efficiently using cursor or offset-based approaches.
BAC
Batching and Caching
Improves performance by reducing redundant data fetching using tools like DataLoader.
EH
Error Handling
Standardized way to return errors alongside data in responses.
GT
GraphQL Types
Defines the shape of data, including scalar types, object types, enums, and unions.
GE
GraphQL Enums
Special types that define a set of allowed values for a field.
GU
GraphQL Unions
Types that allow a field to return one of several object types.
GI
GraphQL Interfaces
Abstract types that define fields shared across multiple object types.
GI
GraphQL Introspection
Built-in query system that allows clients to explore the schema and its types.
GSS
GraphQL Schema Stitching
Combining multiple GraphQL schemas into a single unified API.
GF
GraphQL Federation
A way to build distributed GraphQL services that can be composed into one graph.
GAC
GraphQL Apollo Client
Popular GraphQL client for managing queries, caching, and local state in frontend apps.
GAS
GraphQL Apollo Server
GraphQL server implementation for Node.js with schema and resolver support.
GB
GraphQL Batching
Combining multiple queries into a single request to reduce network overhead.
GC
GraphQL Caching
Storing query results to improve performance and reduce redundant requests.
GV
GraphQL Validation
Ensures queries conform to the schema before execution.
GEE
GraphQL Execution Engine
The part of GraphQL that processes queries and resolves fields.
GD
GraphQL DataLoader
Utility for batching and caching database requests to avoid N+1 query problems.
GS
GraphQL Security
Protecting GraphQL APIs against attacks like query depth, complexity, and denial of service.
GA
GraphQL Authorization
Controlling access to data and operations based on user roles and permissions.