Web
GraphQL
A query language for APIs that allows clients to request exactly the data they need in a single request.
Why it matters
- Reduces over-fetching and under-fetching of data
- Single endpoint simplifies API management
- Strong typing improves developer experience
When to use
- When clients need flexible data queries
- When building for multiple clients with different data needs
- When you want strong typing and introspection
Common mistakes
- Using GraphQL when REST would be simpler
- Not implementing proper query complexity limits
- Creating N+1 query problems in resolvers
Related terms
Need help implementing?
Ready to build with GraphQL?
Let us help you implement this in your project.