graphql
NestJS GraphQL
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- Building GraphQL APIs instead of REST
- Creating resolvers for queries and mutations
- Implementing real-time features with subscriptions
- Working with GraphQL schemas (SDL or code-first)
- Setting up Apollo Server or Mercurius with NestJS
- Creating type-safe GraphQL APIs with TypeScript
What is GraphQL in NestJS?
NestJS provides first-class support for GraphQL with two approaches: Code First (using decorators and TypeScript classes) and Schema First (using GraphQL SDL files). It supports Apollo Server and Mercurius drivers.
Installation
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