Design by contract using GraphQL

When interfacing between systems it is good practice to think about the interface design prior to developing the systems. GraphQL can be a useful tool to write down these design decisions using its schema definition language. Even when you are not using GraphQL itself in production. GraphQL’s schema can be used to generate a mock server for clients and can verify whether the responses of the server are valid. This way a clear and precise agreement on the API can be made upfront to avoid costly surprises at the end of the development phase. Read more