Though fairly new, GraphQL is quickly rising in popularity when it comes to API development. This course will teach you everything need to know for building efficient APIs with GraphQL. You’ll begin by learning to create a simple scaffold application using Node.js and Express. Then, you’ll explore core GraphQL concepts and study how GraphQL integrates with other frameworks in real-life business applications. By the end of the course, you will be able to successfully create efficient client-server REST-like applications.
- Understand core GraphQL concepts that can be used across different languages
- Understand the overall structure of GraphQL applications
- Use Apollo GraphQL for both server and client JavaScript applications
- Understand the key differences between GraphQL and REST
For an optimal student experience, we recommend the following hardware configuration:
- Processor: 2.6 GHz or higher, preferably multi-core
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Hard disk: 10GB or more
- An Internet connection
You’ll also need the following software installed in advance:
- macOS/Linux (Preferably Ubuntu 16.04) / Windows OS (Windows 7)
- Visual Studio Code
- Node.js