As you note, it’s “just” a query language, and you don’t need a server per se . For example, in the reference graphql-js implementation, you can just call graphql with a query; similarly, in graphql-ruby, you can #execute a query on a schema object. The usual case for GraphQL “in the wild” is as an API layer, though.
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GraphQL works best for the following scenarios:
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Read moreWhat is the server for GraphQL?
Apollo Server is an open-source, spec-compliant GraphQL server that’s compatible with any GraphQL client, including Apollo Client. It’s the best way to build a production-ready, self-documenting GraphQL API that can use data from any source.
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Read moreWhich server is best for GraphQL?
While Apollo Server is compatible with any GraphQL client, it is an obvious choice if you are already using Apollo Client in your project. Because of the vibrant Apollo ecosystem and advanced production-ready tooling, Apollo Server is a great choice for larger, more nuanced projects.
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