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APIs are a crucial part of modern software development. They allow different applications to communicate with each other, enabling a variety of functionalities such as data sharing, integration, and automation. Recently, GraphQL has gained traction as an alternative to traditional REST APIs. In this tutorial, we will learn how to build APIs with GraphQL and explore its advantages over REST.<\/p>\n

What is GraphQL?<\/h2>\n

GraphQL is a query language developed by Facebook for building APIs. It provides a flexible and efficient mechanism for querying and manipulating data using a single endpoint. With GraphQL, clients can specify exactly what data they need, and the server responds with only that data.<\/p>\n

GraphQL also supports real-time updates using subscriptions. Clients can subscribe to certain data and receive updates whenever that data changes on the server. This makes GraphQL ideal for applications that require real-time data such as chat applications and gaming platforms.<\/p>\n

Prerequisites<\/h2>\n

Before we start building our GraphQL API, we need to install some tools and frameworks. Here are the prerequisites for this tutorial:<\/p>\n