Learn GraphQL by building a fully-featured API with Node.js.
What you will learn
What’s GraphQL and its improvements over REST
Understand GraphQL schema and type system
Understand GraphQL scalar types
Create custom scalar types
Understand resolvers
Integrate database with GraphQL
Understand how GraphQL operations such as query, mutation and subscription works
Handle file uploads in GraphQL
Authentication and authorization
Understand GraphQL directives
Create custom directives
Pagination
Query optimization with Dataloader
… and much more
Why take this course?
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**Course Instructor:** Chimezie Enyinnaya π©βπ«
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**Course Title:** π **GraphQL from Ground Up: Learn, Build & Thrive with a Fully-Featured API**
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**Why GraphQL?**
– **Efficient**: Get exactly the data you need, making fewer requests to get all the required information.
– **Versatile**: Query complex structures and nested data with ease.
– **Scalable**: Handle a growing user base without compromising performance.
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**Course Overview:**
This course is designed for developers who are eager to learn GraphQL from the ground up and build a robust API. Here’s what you can expect:
1. **Introduction to GraphQL** π±
– Understand the core principles of GraphQL.
– Learn how GraphQL differs from RESTful APIs.
2. **Setting Up Your Development Environment** π οΈ
– Configure your workspace with all the necessary tools and libraries.
– Get hands-on experience setting up Node.js and Apollo Server.
3. **Building Your First Schema** π
– Design a GraphQL schema for a forum application.
– Learn how to define types, queries, and mutations.
4. **Data Resolvers and Context Management** π
– Implement resolvers to fetch data from your database.
– Understand how to manage context for security and performance.
5. **Real-Time Data with Subscriptions** π
– Explore how to implement subscriptions in GraphQL.
– Enable real-time updates in your forum API.
6. **Authentication and Authorization** π
– Secure your API by implementing user authentication.
– Protect your data with proper authorization checks.
7. **Testing Your API** β
– Write unit tests to ensure your resolvers are functioning correctly.
– Learn about GraphQL testing tools like Apollo Test Client.
8. **Performance Tuning and Optimization** π
– Profile and optimize the performance of your API.
– Apply best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability.
9. **Best Practices and Advanced Concepts** π
– Dive into advanced topics such as schema optimization, caching, and more.
– Adopt best practices recommended by the GraphQL community.
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**What You’ll Achieve:**
– Build a fully-featured forum API from scratch using GraphQL and Node.js.
– Master the fundamentals of GraphQL, including schemas, resolvers, mutations, and subscriptions.
– Learn to implement authentication and authorization in your API.
– Write effective tests for your API.
– Optimize and scale your API to handle a growing user base.
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**Who is this course for?**
– Backend developers looking to transition from REST to GraphQL.
– Developers who are new to GraphQL but familiar with Node.js.
– Anyone interested in learning about modern web APIs and how to build them.
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**Enroll now and embark on your journey to mastering GraphQL! π§ β¨**
Join Chimezie Enyinnaya, a seasoned instructor with a knack for simplifying complex concepts, as he guides you through the process of building a real-world API with GraphQL. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by – your path to becoming a GraphQL expert starts here! ππ«