Hey guys this is a one-stop shop for all the GraphQL and Spring Boot Tutorials. Follow these examples one by one to understand that how GraphQL works with Spring Boot.
Overview
GraphQL is an open-source data query and manipulation language for APIs, and a runtime for fulfilling queries with existing data. GraphQL was developed internally by Facebook in 2012 before being publicly released in 2015
Read more about GraphQL in their official website
Features
Following are the features that are provided by GraphQL
>> A query language for your API
GraphQL is a query language for APIs and a runtime for fulfilling those queries with your existing data. GraphQL provides a complete and understandable description of the data in your API, gives clients the power to ask for exactly what they need and nothing more, makes it easier to evolve APIs over time, and enables powerful developer tools.
>> Ask for what you need, get exactly that
Send a GraphQL query to your API and get exactly what you need, nothing more and nothing less. GraphQL queries always return predictable results. Apps using GraphQL are fast and stable because they control the data they get, not the server.
>> Get many resources in a single request
GraphQL queries access not just the properties of one resource but also smoothly follow references between them. While typical REST APIs require loading from multiple URLs, GraphQL APIs get all the data your app needs in a single request. Apps using GraphQL can be quick even on slow mobile network connections.
>> Describe what’s possible with a type system
GraphQL APIs are organized in terms of types and fields, not endpoints. Access the full capabilities of your data from a single endpoint. GraphQL uses types to ensure Apps only ask for what’s possible and provide clear and helpful errors. Apps can use types to avoid writing manual parsing code.
Examples
Following are the GraphQL Examples with Spring Boot and Data JPA.
1. Create a GraphQL Query with Spring Boot and Test it using GraphiQL
This is the very first example, where you will learn the basics of GraphQL and write the very first GraphQL query. Follow this tutorial step by step to understand more.
2. Create a GraphQL Query with Spring Boot and Test it using Altair Plugin
There are many different tools available to test GraphQL queries. In this example, we will learn how to test GraphQL queries using the Altair plugin in the chrome browser.
3. Pass the input data to the GraphQL query with Spring Boot
This example shows you how to pass input data to the GraphQL query with Spring Boot. Follow this tutorial to understand more.
4. Pass JSON to GraphQL Query with Spring Boot
This is the example where you will learn how to pass JSON to GraphQL query with Spring Boot. Follow this tutorial to understand more.
5. Add Validations to GraphQL Schema with Example
This example shows you how to add validations to the GraphQL schema with Spring Boot. Follow this tutorial to understand more.