How to integrate Genql with Apollo Client?

After generating the Genql client, you can pass its queries to Apollo Client's methods; the documentation provides examples for seamless integration, leveraging Genql's client-agnostic design.

Genql vs GraphQL Code Generator: which should I use?

Genql focuses on a zero-dependency, type-safe query builder with compile-time validation, while GraphQL Code Generator often generates types and hooks with runtime dependencies. Choose Genql for minimal overhead but be prepared for its custom syntax.

Does Genql work with React hooks?

Genql itself doesn't provide React hooks, but since it's client-agnostic, you can integrate it with React using libraries like Apollo Client that support hooks, wrapping Genql queries in your components.

How to handle GraphQL subscriptions with Genql?

Genql has built-in subscription support; define subscription queries using the type-safe syntax and integrate with clients that handle WebSocket connections, as outlined in the docs for real-time data.

Can I use Genql in a Node.js backend?

Yes, Genql is multi-platform and runs in Node.js, browsers, Deno, and more, thanks to its zero-dependency design, making it suitable for both frontend and backend GraphQL interactions.

What happens when my GraphQL schema changes with Genql?

You need to regenerate the Genql client using the CLI to update types and queries; this ensures compile-time safety but adds a manual step to your development process.

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genql

MITTypeScript@genql/cli@6.3.4

A type-safe TypeScript query builder for GraphQL APIs with auto-completion and validation.

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What is genql?

Genql is a type-safe GraphQL query builder for TypeScript that generates a client from a GraphQL schema. It provides auto-completion and compile-time validation to prevent runtime errors and streamline GraphQL API interactions.

Target Audience

TypeScript developers building applications with GraphQL APIs who want improved type safety and developer experience.

Value Proposition

Developers choose Genql for its zero-dependency, type-safe approach that integrates with any GraphQL client and supports advanced features like batching and subscriptions without runtime overhead.

Overview

Type safe TypeScript client for any GraphQL API

Use Cases

Best For

Building type-safe GraphQL clients in TypeScript projects
Ensuring GraphQL queries are validated against the schema at compile time
Reducing bundle size by eliminating runtime GraphQL dependencies
Integrating GraphQL with Apollo, Relay, or custom clients
Implementing GraphQL subscriptions with type safety
Optimizing performance with batched GraphQL queries

Not Ideal For

Projects with highly dynamic GraphQL queries constructed at runtime, as Genql relies on compile-time generation
Teams using plain JavaScript without TypeScript, since Genql's core value is type safety and auto-completion
Environments where schema changes frequently and a zero-build-step workflow is preferred

Pros & Cons

Pros

Type Safety & Auto-Completion

Provides full TypeScript support with compile-time validation, ensuring queries are always valid against the schema and offering intelligent auto-completion, as highlighted in the README's emphasis on eliminating runtime errors.

Zero Runtime Dependencies

Eliminates the need for the 'graphql' package, reducing bundle size and avoiding runtime parsing overhead, which is a key feature noted in the README for performance optimization.

Client Flexibility

Works with any GraphQL client like Apollo or Relay, allowing seamless integration into existing projects without vendor lock-in, as demonstrated in the documentation for client agnosticism.

Advanced Feature Support

Includes built-in support for subscriptions and query batching, enabling complex GraphQL operations with type safety, as detailed in the README's features list.

Cons

Client Generation Overhead

Requires regenerating the client after every schema change, adding a build step that can slow down development and complicate workflows, especially in fast-iterating projects.

Custom Query Syntax

Uses an object-based syntax that differs from standard GraphQL strings, requiring developers to adapt to a new way of writing queries, which might increase initial learning time.

Limited Language Support

Designed specifically for TypeScript, offering no benefits for teams using plain JavaScript or other languages, limiting its applicability in mixed or non-TypeScript environments.

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