What is GraphQL?

Key Takeaways

now let's turn our attention to graphql it's not just an architectural style but also a query language it allows client to ask for specific data as they need this means no more over fetching or under fetching of data you ask for exactly what you need this leads to more efficient network communication and faster responses Facebook developed graphql to deliver efficient and precise data to its billions of users now it's used by companies like GitHub and Shopify it's flexibility and efficiency make it a strong choice of application with complex data requirements but graphql does come with a steep learning curve it also require more processing on the server side due to its flexible querying capabilities