GraphQL

GraphQL is a query language that provides a number of ways that bring improvements when it comes to accessing data.

There are two sides to GraphQL.

On the frontend you will structure your requests in the shape of a graph laid out in a semi JSON style format where you request fields by naming each one you need in the shape they exist in.

On the backend or server side you create these shapes via a schema and ensure that when requested they are sent in the agreed upon shape.

There are many powerful features, such as resolving with id's, only requesting/sending the data that is requested, patching together various API's and so on.