Delve into building a GraphQL endpoint with Deno, compare technologies, configure queries, and integrate PostgresSQL and MongoDB databases to create a secure, high-performing application.

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Deno is a modern and secure runtime for JavaScript. It was created by the same team that created Node.js. Deno offers better performance, security, and simplicity than any other JavaScript runtime.

In this course, you will start by understanding the different technologies used in Deno, such as Typescript. You will compare these technologies with JavaScript and GraphQL as well as learn their terminologies. Then, you will create your own endpoint with Deno and configure queries and mutations in it. Next, you will explore two different databases with Deno: first, you’ll learn how to set up an SQL database using PostgresSQL and then how to configure a NoSQL database using MongoDB to store documents and collections of on-demand data. Finally, you’ll put everything together to have a fully functioning GraphQL endpoint made with Deno and backed by PostgreSQL and MongoDB. 

After this course, you’ll be able to create a Deno application and a GraphQL endpoint while having a database of your choice to store data.

Building a GraphQL Endpoint with Deno

# Problem statement

Let’s consider an e-commerce website that sells toys. We need to keep track of the different toys in the inventory as well as have the option to add new ones and remove older models when needed.
Our task is to use the MongoDB database to store the toys and keep track of them.

# Playground

Implement and test your logic in the code widget below.

Challenge yourself on the use of MongoDB databases with Deno.

Introduction to Deno, TypeScript, and GraphQL

Creating a Basic GraphQL Endpoint

Databases and Deno

SQL: Postgres and Deno

NoSQL: Mongo and Deno

Wrapping Up

Appendix

Challenge: Mongo and Deno

Problem