saminwankwo/graphql-sample

Here's a simple template for a README file for a GraphQL API:

My GraphQL API

This is my GraphQL API, providing a flexible and efficient way to query and manipulate data for my web application.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Technologies Used
• Features
• Getting Started
• Usage
• Contributing
• License

Introduction

This API is built using GraphQL, a powerful query language and runtime for APIs. It provides a flexible and efficient way to query and manipulate data, making it an ideal choice for modern web applications.

Technologies Used

• GraphQL
• Node.js
• Express
• MongoDB

Features

• Flexible data queries and mutations
• Efficient data retrieval and manipulation
• Strong typing and schema validation
• Easy integration with front-end frameworks and libraries

Getting Started

To get started with this API, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/saminwankwo/graphql-sample.git
   

2. Install the dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Set up the environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env
   

4. Start the server:

   npm start
   

Usage

To use this API, follow the GraphQL schema defined in the schema.graphql file. You can send queries and mutations to the API endpoint at http://localhost:4000/graphql.

For example, to retrieve a list of all users, send the following query:

query {
  users {
    id
    name
    email
  }
}

To create a new user, send the following mutation:

mutation {
  createUser(name: "John Doe", email: "john.doe@example.com") {
    id
    name
    email
  }
}

For more information on using GraphQL, visit the official documentation.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any suggestions or improvements, feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue.