How to Integrate GraphQL APIs into Your React.js Projects
There are generally three ways to integrate GraphQL APIs into a React.js Project. These are:
Note:
- Libraries like Apollo Client simplify many aspects of working with GraphQL in React applications, however, you can use fetch API or external libraries such as Axios to perform the same.
- Step 3 is an additional step for the configuration of the Apollo Client which is not needed in Fetch API or Axios.
How to Integrate GraphQL APIs Into Your React.js Projects
Imagine a React.js world where you can specify exactly the data you need and it flows effortlessly tailored to your needs, and react can efficiently update the DOM as and when needed. No more under-fetching or over-fetching of data or wrestling with nested JSON structures.
This dream becomes a reality with the use of GraphQL the rising star of API technology. This article aims to help you integrate the GraphQL API with your React project.
Table of Content
- What is GraphQL
- Why GraphQL
- How to Integrate GraphQL APIs into Your React.js Projects
- Step 1: Set Up a React Application
- Step 2: Install Required Packages
- Step 3: Using Apollo, Configure the Apollo Client
- Step 4: Create GraphQL Queries
- Step 5: Fetch Data in React Components
- Step 6: Display Data in Your React App
- Step 7: Run Your Application