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GraphQL is a modern query language and runtime for APIs, developed by Facebook in 2012. It offers a flexible and powerful alternative to traditional REST APIs by allowing clients to specify exactly what data they need. This capability helps to reduce issues like over-fetching and under-fetching of data, which are common in RESTful services. GraphQL operates through a single endpoint, where clients can define their data requirements using a strongly typed schema and request multiple resources in a single query ¹².

The language supports various programming languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, Go, Python, and Ruby. A GraphQL service is created by defining types and fields, along with functions to resolve those fields. This structure allows developers to perform actions similar to CRUD operations in databases, making it a versatile tool for API development ²⁵.

GraphQL has gained popularity due to its efficiency in data transfer and self-documenting nature, which simplifies the process of understanding API capabilities ³⁴.

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GraphQL is a modern query language and runtime for APIs , developed by Facebook in 2012. It provides a more flexible, powerful alternative to traditional REST APIs by enabling clients to define exactl...

GraphQL

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GraphQL is an open-source query language that allows developers to consume, construct, and create APIs in their own unique way. It allows for performing actions with APIs via a query language, similar...

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GraphQL

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GraphQL

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GraphQL: Basics and Overview

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PostGraphile — The Gateway Drug To GraphQL

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