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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, you’ll take what you’ve learned and make a GraphQL API in Node while scaling it for consistency.

Up and running with Node and GraphQL

# Conclusion

Congratulations! You have made it to the end of this mini-course, and hopefully now feel more confident about GraphQL.

Through the past few chapters, you have learned the origins of GraphQL, how it differs from traditional REST APIs, how a schema is structured, how to build a basic server, and how to keep it secure.

You now have enough knowledge to create and maintain a simple GraphQL service and can carry that knowledge forward in your work, your next job interview, or your next side-project.

I hope that you have found this mini-course useful, and I encourage you to keep reading about GraphQL. I have put some extra resources below, which may be of use.

Thank you again for taking this mini-course. If you want to get in touch, you can contact me on Twitter at [@ruairidhwm](https://twitter.com/ruairidhwm). Or you can subscribe to my [developer blog](https://ruairidh.dev). Learners can send direct feedback emails to the author via Educative’s platform, by clicking on the feedback button. 

# Resources

[Production Ready GraphQL](https://book.productionreadygraphql.com/) - a fantastic, in-depth book on GraphQL

[GraphQL](https://graphql.org/) - the original specification and documentation

[How to GraphQL](https://www.howtographql.com/) - a great introduction to creating a GraphQL service, though perhaps a little Prisma heavy

[Apollo GraphQL](https://www.apollographql.com/) - my preferred GraphQL library

[GraphQL YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyvsMKsEsyE&list=PLN3n1USn4xln0j_NN9k4j5hS1thsGibKi) - a great series by Ben Awad on GraphQL for beginners

An overview of what you have learned and some pointers for developing your knowledge further.