GraphQL
Quick Definition
Query language for APIs requesting exactly needed data
Full Definition
A query language for APIs allowing clients to request exactly the data they need.
Examples
queries, mutations, subscriptions, schema definition
Related Terms
rest-api
api
apollo
More Backend Terms
Rate Limiting
Controlling request frequency within a time period
Load Balancing
Distributing traffic across multiple backend servers
RabbitMQ
Open-source message broker for reliable async messaging
Backend Development
Building server-side logic, databases, and APIs
OAuth
Open standard for token-based authentication and authorization
Circuit Breaker
Pattern preventing cascading failures by halting failing requests