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
Server Sent Events
Server-to-client unidirectional real-time updates over HTTP
HTTP Methods
Standardized verbs defining actions on REST resources
Webhook
HTTP callback triggered by specific events
Load Balancing
Distributing traffic across multiple backend servers
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events
WebSocket
Protocol for full-duplex real-time communication over TCP