Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Explore GraphQL with Apollo & React: Build a Superhero Database

Curious about all the buzz surrounding GraphQL, but not quite sure why you should be excited? You're in the right place! We'll shed some light on what GraphQL is and give you an opportunity for some hands-on experience.

Let's start by clearing the air and answering the $20,000 question: what is GraphQL? No, it's not an obscure function on your TI-89. It's a query language at heart — or query specification more accurately — that can be used to fetch data from just about any data source.

Better yet, it allows you to fetch the exact data you need — no more, no less — in a single network request. While that may not sound like the sexiest tech to come out of the Facebook factory of innovation, you may just find yourself pleasantly surprised at how useful it can be.

All that's needed is an Apollo server to act as our endpoint and a React app using the Apollo client to leverage any data within. We'll tackle the server first.

Getting Started with Apollo Server

To get our Apollo server started, create a folder called apollo-server in your favorite working directory. Next, enter that directory and run the following npm command — you do have npm and Node installed, right? — to get the Apollo framework in place:

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Google finally revealed its plan to block cross-site tracking in Chrome

The rumors we have been hearing for some time are true, after all. Google is planning to allow users to block cross-site tracking on their Chrome browser. The search giant revealed that works are in process to improve cookie controls and giving users the option to delete trackers without losing the...

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Google Finally Opens Up About Experimenting with Zero Search Results

Google seems to have an answer for all the queries we have but now it is working on being more relevant by showing only required results and excusing when there is not much to show about the query typed in search engine. Google recently confirmed that it is running a test in which zero search...

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XFit Workshop

Dark-schemed Landing Page promoting the XFit Workshop for crossfit athletes. I’m trying to list less One Pagers built using WordPress page builders but this integration with Elementor is very impressive and worth a feature! Note the way the program timeline lights up as you scroll – very cool.

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Google enforces enhanced privacy on Incognito Mode for Maps and Search

At the Google I/O 2019, the search giant announced its plans to improve data retention and privacy protocols across all its platforms. Starting from today, the company is rolling out filters that will auto-delete web & app activity while the feature to auto-delete location history would also...

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3 Ways to Use Facebook Ads to Promote Your Products

Want to run Facebook ads to promote your products or services? Wondering which type of Facebook ad campaigns to start with? In this article, you’ll discover three types of Facebook advertising campaigns you can use to start promoting your products and services on Facebook. #1: Advertise to People Who Visit Your Website If you’ve already […]

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