Step into the future of API development with GraphQL—no experience required. This hands-on course gives you the skills to move beyond REST and build efficient, modern APIs from the ground up. You’ll work with powerful tools like Apollo Server, GraphiQL, Apollo Studio, and Apollo Client to design flexible data layers and streamline your client-server communication.
GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration
GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration
This course is part of GraphQL Mastery: From Fundamentals to Production Specialization
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11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Build flexible GraphQL APIs using Apollo Server and SDL with custom types, resolvers, and modular schema design
Write and test efficient queries, mutations, and nested data structures using GraphiQL and explore best practices for performance
Connect frontend applications like React to GraphQL using Apollo Client for seamless and scalable client-server data communication
Monitor and debug your GraphQL APIs using Apollo Studio for better performance insights and developer productivity
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This course is part of the GraphQL Mastery: From Fundamentals to Production Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
This foundational module introduces learners to the core principles of GraphQL, highlighting its advantages over traditional REST APIs. It delves into the architecture of GraphQL, explaining how schemas, types, and fields define the structure of data. Through practical examples, students will learn to construct basic queries and understand the client-server interaction within a GraphQL environment.
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12 videos2 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
Building upon the fundamentals, this module focuses on the GraphQL Schema Definition Language (SDL). Learners will explore how to define custom types and fields, differentiate between query and mutation types, and implement resolvers to fetch data. The module also covers handling nested relationships, using aliases and fragments, and strategies to avoid over-fetching, ensuring efficient data retrieval.
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9 videos1 reading4 assignments
This module emphasizes making GraphQL queries dynamic and efficient. Students will learn to use arguments and variables to create flexible queries, apply best practices in query construction, and integrate GraphQL with frontend frameworks using tools like Apollo Client. The module concludes with a course wrap-up, summarizing key takeaways and preparing learners for advanced topics in the specialization.
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11 videos1 reading4 assignments
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Frequently asked questions
No prior GraphQL experience is required, but basic knowledge of JavaScript and APIs is helpful. You’ll be guided through coding projects step by step.
You’ll work with Apollo Server, Apollo Studio, GraphiQL, and Apollo Client—tools commonly used in real-world GraphQL development.
The course is designed to be completed in 4 weeks, with a recommended commitment of 3–5 hours per week.
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