Client-Side GraphQL with React

• GraphQL Query Language: Understand the fundamentals of GraphQL, including writing queries and mutations to efficiently interact with APIs in a type-safe manner.
• Building with Urql: Learn to implement a data layer in React applications using the Urql GraphQL client, enabling effective data fetching and state management.
• Complex Features in GraphQL: Develop skills to handle complex scenarios such as authentication, nested queries, and optimistic updates to enhance app functionality.
• Performance Optimization: Master techniques for caching and improving API performance to ensure responsive and efficient applications.

This course provides an in-depth look at integrating GraphQL with React applications using the Urql client. Participants will explore the GraphQL Query Language to build robust data layers, manage API interactions, and implement complex features such as authentication and optimistic updates. The course also delves into optimizing application performance through effective caching strategies.

• Developers with experience in React and JavaScript.
• Individuals interested in learning about GraphQL for client-side applications.
• Programmers looking to enhance their data management and API interaction skills in React projects.

• Familiarity with React and JavaScript.
• Basic understanding of API interactions.
• Experience with Git, Node.js, and setting up environment variables.

• Introduction: Overview of course objectives, prerequisites, and the sample application.
• Course Setup: Guide on setting up tools like Git, Node.js, and Turso, including account creation and environment setup.
• Graph Query Language: Detailed exploration of GraphQL's capabilities, including its advantages over REST, with practical examples.
• GraphQL Playground in Apollo Studio: Using Apollo Studio to interact with the Star Wars API, emphasizing query syntax and data retrieval.
• GraphQL Query with Fetch: Techniques for sending GraphQL queries with fetch, understanding response handling, and error checking.
• Setup Urql Provider & Caching: Introduction to the Urql library and setting up a GraphQL client in React, including caching strategies.
• Creating and Using Mutations: Building user sign-up and sign-in functionality using GraphQL mutations and the useMutation hook.
• Queries for Creating & Updating Data: Writing and executing queries and mutations to manage application data efficiently.
• Optimistic Updates: Implementing solutions for real-time data updates without refreshing, including optimistic UI updates.
• Wrapping Up: Final recommendations, additional resources, and best practices in GraphQL.