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SQL and GraphQL: Data Retrieval Techniques

Explore the fundamentals of SQL and GraphQL, two distinct data retrieval techniques. Discover how SQL manages relational databases through structured queries, while GraphQL offers flexible, efficient data requests tailored to client needs. Choose the right tool for your project.

PHP and GraphQL: Building APIs

GraphQL, developed by Facebook in 2012 and open-sourced in 2015, is a query language for APIs that offers a more efficient and flexible alternative to REST API. With GraphQL, clients can request only the necessary data, reducing network transfers and improving performance. It also allows fetching multiple resources in a single request and provides a strong type system for error prevention. Additionally, GraphQL offers a powerful introspection system for easier API integration and tool building. Overall, using GraphQL simplifies API building and consumption, enhancing performance and developer experience.

Achieving end-to-end type safety in a modern JS GraphQL stack – Part 1

In this article, we will create a simple GraphQL application, a message board, by combining many recent open-source technologies. This article aims to be a showcase of technologies that work well together rather than a complete tutorial on project setup. It's however a long read, so we decided to