Course Overview
In this course, you will learn what exactly GraphQL is, how to design a robust and scalable API with it, and how to implement it in NodeJS. You’ll start by running through the pros and cons of GraphQL in order to get a feel for its limitations and what its applications are. You’ll then take a brief look into the REST vs GraphQL debate and understand the reasons for and against both. In the latter half of the course, you’ll explore things like GraphQL types, schemas, and mutations. In the last few sections...Show More
What You'll Learn
Understand what GraphQL is and its pros and cons
Learn the building blocks of GraphQL
Learn how to query, create, and edit data via GraphQL
Learn how to make a GraphQL API in Node
Learn how to structure a GraphQL API for consistency and scalability
Understand how security in GraphQL works
What You'll Learn
Understand what GraphQL is and its pros and cons
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Evan Dunbar
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Carlos Matias La Borde
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Souvik Kundu
Front-end Developer
Vinay Krishnaiah
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Eric Downs
Musician/Entrepeneur
Kenan Eyvazov
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Souvik Kundu
Front-end Developer
Eric Downs
Musician/Entrepeneur
Anthony Walker
@_webarchitect_
Evan Dunbar
ML Engineer
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