Practicing and exploring

Test your knowledge and understanding by answering some questions, getting some hands-on practice, and exploring this chapter’s topics with deeper research.

Exercise 12.1 – Test your knowledge

Answer the following questions:

1. What transport protocol does a GraphQL service use?
2. What media type does GraphQL use for its queries?
3. How can you parameterize GraphQL queries?
4. What are the benefits of using Strawberry Shake over a regular HTTP client for GraphQL queries?
5. How might you insert a new product into the Northwind database?

Exercise 12.2 – Explore topics

Use the links on the following page to learn more details about the topics covered in this chapter:

https://github.com/markjprice/apps-services-net8/blob/main/docs/book-links.md#chapter-12---combining-data-sources-using-graphql

Exercise 12.3 – Practice building .NET clients

In HomeController.cs, add an action method...