GraphQL
/ˈɡræf kjuː el/
Definition
A query language for APIs where the client specifies exactly what data it needs, avoiding over- or under-fetching.
Example in context
"With GraphQL, the mobile app fetches only name and avatar — no unnecessary fields like the REST endpoint returned."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master GraphQL in context by working through exercises in the API Design module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.