Migrating from REST to GraphQL

Learn when GraphQL is a good alternative to REST and how to add, update, delete, and query using GraphQL.

Introduction

• Replace REST with GraphQL
• What you should know

1. First steps

• Why use GraphQL for REST
• REST project introduction
• Set up GraphQL
• GraphQL refresher

2. Add Items with GraphQL

• Create the initial schema and type
• Program the initial schema and type
• Set up the initial resolvers
• Finalize the DB connection
• Add a few items with GraphiQL

3. Read Items with GraphQL

• Simple queries in GraphQL
• What are aliases and usage
• Fragments basics

4. Update Items with GraphQL

• Overview of mutations
• Code your updated mutation

Coding our delete mutation

Final test for your mutations

Conclusion

• Next steps