GraphQL Patterns
GraphQL API patterns covering schema design, resolvers, DataLoader, Apollo Server/Client, mutations, subscriptions, and performance optimization.
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Read time
- 1 min read
- Version
- v1.0.0
- Confidence
- established
- Last updated
Quick Reference
GraphQL: Schema is contract - design around client needs. Use DataLoader for N+1. Resolvers should be thin - delegate to services. Modularize schema by domain. Use input types for mutations. Deprecate fields, don't remove. Apollo Client for caching. Subscriptions for real-time.
Use When
- Building GraphQL APIs
- Complex data requirements
- Multiple client types
- Real-time subscriptions needed
Skip When
- Simple CRUD APIs
- File upload heavy apps
- Very simple data models
GraphQL Patterns
GraphQL API patterns covering schema design, resolvers, DataLoader, Apollo Server/Client, mutations, subscriptions, and performance optimization.