GraphQL
GraphQL is a smarter way for apps to request specific pieces of data, instead of getting all information available whether you need it or not. This makes apps faster and more efficient since they don't waste time loading unnecessary data.
Efficient query language
Perfect if you need to share your distributed data easily via APIs
GraphQL has become the go-to API technology for companies seeking to unify their data ecosystem. Industry leaders like GitHub, PayPal, Shopify, Netflix, and Facebook leverage GraphQL to streamline data access across their complex infrastructures, making it a proven solution for modern API development.
Why GraphQL?
Important facts about GraphQL
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of enterprises will use GraphQL in production is predicted by Gartner®
Source: graphql.org
The benefits of GraphQL
A query language for your API
GraphQL is both a query language for APIs and a runtime that executes those queries using your existing data. It offers a clear and comprehensive description of the data in your API, allowing clients to request precisely what they need—nothing more, nothing less. This flexibility simplifies API evolution over time and unlocks powerful developer tools to enhance productivity.
- get only the data you need, reducing overhead
- access multiple resources in one request
- clear data descriptions enable easy scaling and adaptation
