GraphQL

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GraphQL is a query language for APIs and a runtime for fulfilling those queries with existing data. In terms of the IndieWeb it could be used to retrieve your posts from your site database or other backend.

IndieWeb Examples

• Together Server is a GraphQL server that acts as a bridge Micropub and Microsub.

Brainstorming

• Create a web service which allows any website marked up with MF2 to be queried using GraphQL. For inspiration, see CoolQLCool

See Also

• https://graphql.org/
• Criticism: https://twitter.com/mitsuhiko/status/1552694954190950406
  • "I think GraphQL is quickly moving to one of my least favorite technologies. Building an efficient query system for the server is almost writing a database and as a user it has a lot of rough edges. Good idea but man is it complex." @mitsuhiko July 28, 2022
• Humor/criticism: https://twitter.com/ryanlanciaux/status/1550177376553897984
  • "Using GraphQL, TypeScript, state machines, and a full-on component library for a hello world app.
    
    https://t.co/gUUT1JV9rs" @ryanlanciaux July 21, 2022