GraphQL Full-Stack: Building Powerful APIs and Clients
Design, Implement, and Integrate GraphQL APIs Across Frontend and Backend Systems
Master GraphQL from fundamentals to production. Build efficient APIs, integrate with React/Vue/Angular, implement authentication, optimize performance, and deploy full-stack applications.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master GraphQL from fundamentals to production. Build efficient APIs, integrate with React/Vue/Angular, implement authentication, optimize performance, and deploy full-stack applications.
Key Topics Covered
- GraphQL fundamentals
- Schema design and resolvers
- Database integration
- React GraphQL integration
- Vue GraphQL clients
- Angular GraphQL implementation
- Authentication and authorization
- API security best practices
- Real-time subscriptions
- Performance optimization
- Schema federation
- Microservices architecture
- Testing strategies
- Production deployment
- API versioning
- Developer tooling
- Error handling patterns
Who Should Read This Book
Full-stack developers, Backend API developers, Frontend developers, DevOps engineers, Technical architects, JavaScript developers, React/Vue/Angular developers, API designers, Software engineers seeking modern API solutions
Prerequisites
JavaScript ES6+ fundamentals, Node.js basics, REST API concepts, Database fundamentals (SQL/NoSQL), Frontend framework experience (React/Vue/Angular), Git version control, Command line interface usage
Table of Contents
About This Publication
**GraphQL Full-Stack: Building Powerful APIs and Clients** empowers developers to harness GraphQL's full potential across modern application architectures. This comprehensive guide bridges the gap between GraphQL theory and real-world implementation, providing practical knowledge for building production-ready applications. You'll master GraphQL server development with Node.js, learning to design efficient schemas, implement complex resolvers, and handle database relationships effectively. The client-side coverage shows you how to consume GraphQL APIs in React, Vue, and Angular applications, managing both local and remote state with confidence. Advanced chapters dive deep into authentication and authorization patterns, API security best practices, and real-time functionality with subscriptions. You'll explore schema federation for microservices, performance optimization techniques, and comprehensive testing strategies that ensure reliable applications. The book culminates with a complete full-stack project that integrates all learned concepts, followed by production deployment guidance. Extensive appendices provide valuable reference materials, including GraphQL-to-REST comparisons, CLI tools, and community resources. By the end of this book, you'll have the expertise to architect, implement, and maintain GraphQL applications that deliver superior performance, developer experience, and user satisfaction.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 2.8 MB
- Chapters
- 20
- Code Examples
- 99
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- intermediate
- Reading Time
- 36-40
Special Features
• Comprehensive full-stack GraphQL coverage from basics to advanced topics • Hands-on code examples with real-world application scenarios • Progressive learning structure building from fundamentals to production techniques • Complete full-stack project demonstrating professional development workflows • Security best practices and vulnerability protection strategies • Performance optimization techniques for scalable applications • Multi-framework client integration (React, Vue, Angular) • Microservices architecture patterns with schema federation • Production deployment guidance with scaling strategies • Extensive reference materials and community resources • Ready-to-use boilerplate code and schema templates • Expert insights from real-world GraphQL implementations
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