GraphQL for Modern Commerce

About the Booklet

Ask for what you need. Get exactly that.

GraphQL is the go-to solution for retrieving and changing data, whether from an API, a database or other sources. GraphQL queries in the backend let developers specify exactly what data they need, removing concerns about data sources or access methods. Much like an SQL query, GraphQL can seamlessly integrate across various systems. This is particularly beneficial for commerce, where data may need to come from many different sources, such as APIs or backend services.

GraphQL is a behind-the-scenes ally for real-time data in modern commerce. This booklet provides an overview of what GraphQL is, its benefits and how it can be applied to commerce, including adding GraphQL to an existing REST API.

What’s inside

• What is GraphQL and how it differs from traditional API queries.
• GraphQL benefits for commerce applications.
• How GraphQL works alongside REST APIs and doesn’t replace them.
• An introduction to GraphQL types and queries.
• GraphQL examples and how to apply them in real-world scenarios.
• How to incrementally implement GraphQL into large-scale applications.