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
Webhook
HTTP callback triggered by specific events
gRPC
High-performance RPC framework using Protocol Buffers
Message Queue
System for asynchronous service communication via messages
OAuth
Open standard for token-based authentication and authorization
Caching
Storing frequently accessed data for improved performance
WebSocket
Protocol for full-duplex real-time communication over TCP