GraphQL is a flexible, strongly-typed query language. It's useful because it gives front-end developers the ability to query the database without many changes to the back-end. In this episode, David Sanchez explains how to design and build GraphQL APIs in Rails.
In this Episode…
What is GraphQL and how do you get started with it?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of GraphQL?
What is REST and how do you integrate in your workflow?
Common misconceptions with GraphQL
What is GraphiQL and how does it differ from GraphQL?
How to use max_depth in your queries.
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Links
GraphQL APIs in Rails (https://www.honeybadger.io/blog/graphql-apis-for-rails/)
Codeando (https://codeando.dev/)
Twitter: David Sanchez ( @SanchezDav90 ) (https://twitter.com/SanchezDav90)
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David- GraphQL APIs in Rails (https://www.honeybadger.io/blog/graphql-apis-for-rails/)
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Valentino- RubyConf 2021 video favorites playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHJudTY1K0f0oMhWtY-UyzOb7tUlaHps)
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Special Guest: David Sanchez.