Integrating Graphql API using Apollo client in React
Learn how to add a GraphQL API to a React app using Apollo Client and TypeScript. This makes handling data easier and more Powerful.
Install Apollo Client and GraphQL
yarn add @apollo/client graphql
or
npm install @apollo/client graphql
Setup Apollo Client
setting up Apollo Client to interact with a Graphql API. This setup is essential for connecting your React application to a GraphQL API using Apollo Client.
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Add ApolloProvider to the APP:
This will make Apollo Client available to the whole app so we can use it to get data from your GraphQL API.
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Fetch Data with Apollo Client
This component shows how to use Apollo Client to get data from a GraphQL API. It also manages showing a loading message while the data is loading and displays an error message if something goes wrong in a React app.
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Conclusion:
Learn how Apollo Client fetches data from a GraphQL API, handles loading states, and manages errors in a React application.