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tombjarne
2y

GraphQL is the worst "invention" ever, it is more effort to create the fucking queries including nesting, references, variables etc. FUCK THIS SHIT.

This is just another one of these "oooouuuuu look at us wE UsE GrAPHql!11!!" bullshit things that make daily work sucky. Thanks Facebook (fuck you too).

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  • 3
    2y
    You are the typical case of a dev that was forced to use graphql without neither you nor the one who forced you understanding graphql.

    If you take the time to learn what it actually is, you will be mad at those who don‘t let you use it.
  • 0
    2y
    @Lensflare trust me you don’t want to write those queries either… it’s just not right for the use case
  • 0
    2y
    @tombjarne do those queries have some sort of filtering or ordering? GraphQL wasn’t made for that.
  • 1
    2y
    @Lensflare you don’t have to tell me that it wasn’t made for it… I know that 🤣 first hand pain experience
  • 2
    2y
    I worked with Shopify GraphQL API when the REST API just wasn't cutting it anymore, in terms of scaling the app.

    Took me 4 days to figure out how to convert the documentation examples into working code but it was well worth it.
  • 2
    2y
    GraphQl is nice when you get used to it and if BE knows how to implement it, but it can be overkill if you don't really need it.
  • 6
    2y
    graphQL is great for the right use case. problem: it NEVER is used for the right use case, but only to say "we use graphQL, we're SOOOOO modern".
  • 0
    2y
    @tosensei Can I upvote ur comment multiple times ?? I wish there was a feature that could let you know how much I agree with ur statement.
  • 1
    2y
    I find GraphQL to be the BEST option for APIs right now.

    Yes, it takes HOURS to write your graph corectlly (And often results ion 2-3 lines of code),

    But when everything works, it's a pure pleasure to work with.
  • 0
    2y
    And dude, you literally have tools like Insomnia with full documentation ans auto complete to write queries.

    If you are just a graphQL user, I don't see how you can have a problem with it.
  • 0
    2y
    @NoToJavaScript Squidex. Not out own system, not in my responsibility Gandalf!
  • 0
    2y
    @NoToJavaScript good for you, I think it’s bullshit and a huge waste of time for my use case
  • 0
    2y
    @tombjarne You do you. No worries.

    But just to ask. What would you instead ?
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