Build a GraphQL API from Scratch with Apollo & MongoDB

#graphql #mongodb

Hi Everyone!
In this video we will build a modern GraphQL API built with Apollo Server and MongoDB for managing creative stories. This project demonstrates the implementation of a full-featured GraphQL server with database integration, providing a robust foundation for content management applications.

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*-*-*-*-* Features
GraphQL API: Complete schema with queries and mutations for story management
Apollo Server: Industry-standard GraphQL server implementation
MongoDB Integration: Persistent data storage with Mongoose ODM
Story Management: Create, read, update, and delete story records
Rich Data Model: Stories with metadata, age ratings, and voting status
Type-Safe Schema: Strongly typed GraphQL schema for reliable data operations
Hot Reloading: Development server with automatic restarts using Nodemon

Chapters
00:00:00 Overview - GraphQL + Apollo Server
00:05:03 Setup - GraphQL API
00:08:26 Coding a Simple Server - Node JS
00:13:25 Coding the Apollo Server - GraphQL
00:15:40 Defining the Schema - GraphQL
00:21:30 Defining a Resolver - GraphQL
00:25:50 Completing the Apollo Server Setup - GraphQL
00:28:58 Introducing the Apollo Sandbox Interface
00:32:58 Writing the First Query - Apollo Sandbox
00:37:20 Creating the Story Custom Type Definition - GraphQL Schema
00:41:18 Creating the Resolver - Story Type Definition
00:44:26 Testing the Query - Apollo Sandbox
00:48:34 Enhancing the Story Type Definition - GraphQL Schema
00:51:00 Enhancing the Resolver - Story Type Definition
00:51:41 Testing the Query - Apollo Sandbox
00:55:09 Writing the Create Story Mutation - GraphQL Schema
00:57:11 Creating the Create Story Resolver - Create Story Mutation
01:05:05 Testing the Mutation - Apollo Sandbox
01:09:00 Refactoring the Code - Resolvers
01:17:13 Testing the Mutation/Queries - Apollo Sandbox
01:21:52 Enhancing the Story Type Definition - GraphQL Schema
01:24:05 Enhancing the Resolver - Story Type Definition
01:24:40 Testing the API - Apollo Sandbox
01:26:58 Data Persistence - MongoDB Setup
01:45:25 Testing the MongoDB Integration - Apollo Sandbox
01:47:26 Refactoring the Create Story Mutation - MongoDB Integration
01:51:30 Testing the API - MongoDB Integration
01:53:24 Creating the Get All Stories Query - MongoDB Integration
01:56:15 Testing the API - MongoDB Integration
01:59:03 Creating the Update Story Mutation - MongoDB Integration
02:03:23 Testing the API - MongoDB Integration
02:06:30 Creating the Delete Story Mutation - MongoDB Integration
02:09:42 Testing the API - MongoDB Integration
02:10:35 Conclusion

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