swapi-graphql VS blog-sample-projects

My first introduction to GraphQL was roughly 7 years ago, about a year after it was initially announced by Facebook. My first taste was using the "SWAPI," The Star Wars API, GraphQL wrapper that the team at Facebook created. You can view the source code for it here. It was an eye-opening experience, GraphQL felt like a game changer, but I only had an excuse to use it once joining Amplication.

Other GraphQL clients offer similar functionality for testing and interacting with a GraphQL API, but this article places greater emphasis on using GraphQL Playground. To test our queries, we will work with the StarWars API.

Have you ever used graphql and more specifically graphiql?

Before getting started we need to find a working GraphQL SWAPI endpoint. The official repo is only for setting up our own server (which is nice to have), but if we don't want to set up a demo server, then we need a ready to use endpoint.

One fascinating fact about the Amplication blog is that its backend is built entirely using Amplication itself. By utilizing Amplication for our own blog, we are not only showcasing its potential but also benefiting from its efficiency and productivity-enhancing features. It's worth mentioning that the entire codebase of the Amplication blog's backend is publicly available on GitHub, allowing developers to explore, learn, and contribute to its development. You can find the code repository for the blog server at https://github.com/amplication/blog-server. We believe in transparency and collaboration, and making the code available underscores our commitment to fostering an open-source community. Feel free to delve into the codebase and witness firsthand how Amplication powers the backend of our blog.

Today we've reviewed multiple ways to add your custom logic to apps that Amplication generated. I hope you feel confident starting your next tech challenge with Amplication. If you have more questions or need more information - join our Discord channel, visit our docs, and read more of our excellent blog articles.

Finally, the source code for this project is available on GitHub.

Finally, the source code for this project is available on GitHub, and there's a video guide that you can follow along with the build your Pokedex available on YouTube.

View the full scraper.ts file here on GitHub.