Summary
In this chapter, we covered the essential principles and best practices for designing robust and efficient GraphQL schemas. We began by discussing the basics of schema design, including the use of standardized names; documenting types, fields, and arguments; implementing enums; and utilizing pagination. The rules discussed here help provide a standardized way to define our API, making it easier to understand and maintain.
Additionally, we examined the unique behavior of interfaces in GraphQL and their impact on the development environment. Custom scalars were introduced to provide better descriptions for underlying types and handle unknown dynamic types. Lastly, we briefly touched upon the practical application of directives in GraphQL, with a promise to delve deeper into them in a dedicated chapter.
In the upcoming chapter, we will delve into the intricacies of a schema writing style that can be considered a pattern, known as the “pipes pattern,” and its...
