❔ GraphQL + EF Core
Hello!
I'd love to ask whether it is a good idea to implement a GraphQL API for accessing a database+EF Core?
Is it even a good idea to consider GraphQL, or it was over hyped and fell off?
As far as I understood, this API tech allows you to specify exactly what data you need - no unnecessary data provided by a request/no need to sent multiple requests.
Is it possible to automatically build EF Core queries based on the GraphQL query? Or am I completely misunderstanding something/have unrealistic expectations?
I wish to use it for internal communication between applications. For external clients wishing to automate the application, I'd stick to classic REST API - feel free to suggest a better approach
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yes look at hotchocolate
I suppose 'yes' means it is possible. But is it a good idea? Are there any gotchas that make this approach not so appealing, and I should opt for, e.g., gRPC?
its all going to depend on the use case and requirements.
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/close - otherwise I will mark this as stale and this post will be archived until there is new activity.I am facing the same issue. I am trying to implement some GraphQL library but do not know to get it to work it the unitOfWork pattern with a Business Logic Layer in between.
I mostly read through https://medium.com/shemseddine-on-code/setup-a-graphql-api-using-asp-net-core-79f1b88f6ad8
but a I am cofused how I should user the context. Maybe via DI?
Medium
Setup a GraphQL API using ASP.NET Core
A short guide on how to setup your own GraphQL API using ASP .NET Core