Ultimate GraphQL for Scalable Web Apps

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Master GraphQL to build scalable, production-ready web applications.

Book Description

APIs power modern web applications, but traditional REST often lacks flexibility and scalability. GraphQL changes that by offering a faster, more efficient way to fetch and manage data. Ultimate GraphQL for Scalable Web Apps takes you from core concepts to production-ready apps, helping you build real-world, high-performance web applications with confidence.

Through the hands-on creation of Streamify, a Netflix-style streaming platform, you can master the complete GraphQL ecosystem using Node.js, Express, Apollo Server, MongoDB, React, and Apollo Client. From designing schemas and writing efficient queries to building authentication systems and recommendation engines, every concept is grounded in real-world development.

This is not a theory-heavy manual. It is a practical, project-driven guide. Each chapter builds on real implementation, helping you craft an admin panel, design a compelling interface, implement rating systems, and develop intelligent recommendations. You will confront production challenges head-on, solving the N+1 query problem with DataLoader, implementing advanced caching for performance, and architecting scalable backends for real-world traffic.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction to GraphQL and Core Concepts

1. Introduction to GraphQL

2. Installing GraphQL: Backend

3. Building with GraphQL: Frontend and Apollo Integration

Part 2 Building Streamify: A Netflix-Like Streaming Platform

1. Setting the Stage for Building a Streaming Website

2. Building the Admin Panel

3. Designing the Storefront

4. Crafting the Video Detail Page

5. Building Video Recommendations

6. Unleashing the Power of Caching in GraphQL

Part 3 Scalability and Advanced Concepts

1. Ensuring Scalability: Backend Strategies

2. Advanced Frontend Development: High Scalability

3. Caching on the Frontend: Performance Optimization

4. Conclusion: The Future of Web Development

Index