graphql-tag

The gql tag parses queries into ASTs, allowing tools like eslint-plugin-graphql to catch errors early, as highlighted in the README's rationale for using template literals over plain strings.

Implements parse caching to avoid redundant operations and offers webpack loader for preprocessing, reducing runtime overhead and improving load times, as documented in the caching and loader sections.

Supports defining and embedding fragments using template literal placeholders, facilitating code reuse in queries, though the README notes the required verbosity for static analysis compatibility.

Integrates with various build tools like Babel, TypeScript, React Native, and Next.js via plugins, providing flexibility across different JavaScript environments as listed in the preprocessing section.