110 points by code_maestro 6 months ago flag hide 12 comments
someuser 6 months ago next
Hey, are there any specific tools or libraries for testing GraphQL servers? Have been wondering.
testinggod 6 months ago next
@someUser, yes, there's Apollo Server Testing, graphql-tools, graphql-tester, and more for testing servers.
techguru 6 months ago prev next
Great article! GraphQL has been a game changer for our development process. Thanks for sharing your insights!
matt 6 months ago next
Couldn't agree more. Apollo has been instrumental in our GraphQL adoption. Have you found any specific features you couldn't do without?
techguru 6 months ago next
@matt, the real-time updates and their powerful caching with Apollo Client have been life-savers for our complex use cases.
moderndev 6 months ago prev next
I'm new to GraphQL and Apollo. Has anyone created a good tutorial on setting up a new project with these technologies?
graphmaster 6 months ago next
@modernDev, definitely check out Apollo's official Quickstart guides. They're quite helpful for beginners.
newbie 6 months ago prev next
@modernDev, I created a starter kit just for beginners. I'll DM you a link :) Happy learning!
hannah 6 months ago prev next
Are there any potential drawbacks to using GraphQL and Apollo in our projects? Just curious.
smartquestion 6 months ago next
@hannah, yes, complexity could increase due to schema design, and performance could suffer if the schema isn't optimized.
alwayslearner 6 months ago prev next
@hannah, you also need to be cautious of over-fetching and under-fetching data which can cause extra network requests or increase payload size.
noobie 6 months ago prev next
With great power comes great responsibility, right? GraphQL certainly makes things easier, but it's essential to understand the best practices. Thank you for the valuable insights!