Word of the Day: GraphQL

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Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | January 16, 2019 GraphQL GraphQL is a query language that describes how a client should request information through an application programming interface (API). It also functions as a programming language-agnostic execution engine that uses existing data to fulfill queries. The goal of GraphQL is to provide developers with a comprehensive view of data stored within an API and the ability to only receive relevant data. GraphQL's architecture avoids REST's over- and under-fetching inefficiencies and makes API change management easier to deal with.   GraphQL syntax allows developers to ask for specific data and return that data from multiple sources through a single API call. The client defines the structure of the data needed, and the server returns the data using the exact same structure. Continue reading... GraphQL Takeaway "GraphQL protects the front end from the back end, so the back end can change data structures quite a bit, and the front end just asks for what it needs." Michelle Krejci Related Terms You Should Know schema API REST technical debt microservices RESTful API stateless app container JSON SOAP GraphQL In the News GraphQL vs. REST choice steers microservices development GraphQL or REST? That is the question as teams tackle microservices architecture design. Netflix content engineers pick GraphQL over REST, Falcor Learn why the Netflix content engineering team passed over REST to go with GraphQL. Rubrik tech lead: the dawn of GraphQL Learn why the shift to GraphQL APIs will be mission-critical for managing containers. GraphQL vs. REST: Nailing down the pros and cons of each GraphQL has emerged as a viable contender to REST, particularly when it comes to certain data structures. When GraphQL wins in a GraphQL vs. REST performance comparison Delve into the fundamental benefits and intricate features of GraphQL. Apollo data graph brings managed federation to enterprises The new Apollo update helps APIs tap into disparate data sources. Today's Trivia Challenge A graphics engineer named Lee Byron helped create GraphQL to build a better news feed API. Where did Lee Bryon work? a. Adobe b. Facebook c. MySpace d. Google+ Click on this link to see the answer! Stay in Touch Thank you for reading! For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition (or learning resource) please contact us at: editor@whatIs.com FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter The Word of the Day is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2019 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List