GraphQL

Glossary

Document: a string written in “the GraphQL language” that specifies one or more operations. (more info)
Field: one bit of data.
Mutation: a request to write data.
Operation: a query or mutation in a GraphQL document. (more info)
Query: a request to read data. Should be idempotent. Requests multiple fields.
IDL (Interface Definition Language): another name for SDL
Resolver: the implementation of how to retrieve a field. Note that some server implementations such as graphql-ruby automatically implement some resolvers for you or allow lightweight definition inline, so you may only explicitly create a custom Resolver class when more robustness is needed.
Root field: a top-level field, directly under Query, Mutation, or Subscription
Schema: specifies the capabilities of the API
SDL (Schema Definition Language): the syntax for defining GraphQL schemas. (more info)
Subscription: a request to receive live updates from the server
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