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
API Gateway
Server managing API traffic between clients and services
Webhook
HTTP callback triggered by specific events
WebSocket
Protocol for full-duplex real-time communication over TCP
HTTP Methods
Standardized verbs defining actions on REST resources
Circuit Breaker
Pattern preventing cascading failures by halting failing requests
JWT
Compact secure token for transmitting information