Practical GraphQL

Master the query language that is revolutionizing how websites are developed and built. This book is a hands-on guide to GraphQL, and will teach you how to use this open source tool to develop and deploy applications quickly and with minimal fuss.
Using a project-based approach, you'll learn how to use GraphQL from the ground up. You'll start with the basics, including set up and key details regarding queries and mutations, before moving on to more advanced topics and projects. Over the course of the book, you will gain a thorough understanding of the web development ecosystem from frontend to backend by building React applications using Prisma Apollo Client and MongoDB.

After completing this book, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to turbo charge your own enterprise projects.

You will:
Understand what GraphQL is and how to use itDistinguish between queries and mutations, and how to leverage themGain a greater knowledge of full-stack applications with React, Apollo Server, and Apollo ClientCreate a full stack application with React and Prisma