Summary
As we conclude Chapter 6, we reflect on a journey that has taken us deep into the world of GraphQL, revealing its capabilities, intricacies, and how it seamlessly integrates with NestJS for building sophisticated APIs.
We began by demystifying GraphQL, understanding its fundamental principles, and how it offers a more efficient and flexible approach to data retrieval compared to traditional REST APIs. Emphasizing its single endpoint structure and complex query capabilities, we explored how GraphQL revolutionizes data fetching and manipulation.
Our practical journey commenced with building and optimizing a GraphQL API in NestJS, adopting both the code-first and schema-first approaches. We showcased how to define GraphQL schemas, set up resolvers, and implement CRUD operations, highlighting NestJS’s versatility and strength in GraphQL API development.
Delving into GraphQL subscriptions, we added real-time data functionalities to our user management system. This...
