GraphQL is an API technology that, to name just a few benefits, offers single-endpoint convenience, automatic documentation for the client, and a strongly typed schema out of the box. The most popular library for interacting with GraphQL, Apollo, provides further benefits that with GraphQL results in a great experience for client-side developers.
This talk will provide an overview of some of GraphQL's features and use cases, as well as a basic introduction to the Apollo Client in React.
Shannon will be demonstrating many of the concepts introduced on https://www.howtographql.com/, which offers several working tutorials for working with GraphQL in JavaScript/React/Node, Ruby, Python, and more. Those interested in the server side of GraphQL should check out How to GraphQL's backend tutorials for more!