Question 1

How do I add Relay-style pagination to my graphql-php server?

Accepted Answer

Use the connectionArgs and connectionFromArray helper functions from the library to define connection types and resolve paginated data, as demonstrated in the StarWarsSchema example for the ships field.

Question 2

What's the difference between graphql-relay-php and the JavaScript version?

Accepted Answer

graphql-relay-php is a direct port of Facebook's graphql-relay-js, adapted for PHP with minor adjustments, but it lacks asynchronous functionality due to PHP limitations, as noted in the README.

Question 3

Can I use graphql-relay-php with Laravel or Symfony?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only if you're using the webonyx/graphql-php library within those frameworks, as graphql-relay-php is tightly coupled to it and won't work with other GraphQL PHP implementations.

Question 4

How to handle mutations with client mutation IDs in PHP GraphQL?

Accepted Answer

Use the mutationWithClientMutationId function to define mutations with input and output fields, specifying a mutateAndGetPayload method to perform the mutation, similar to the IntroduceShip example in the README.

Question 5

Is graphql-relay-php suitable for APIs with Apollo Client?

Accepted Answer

While possible, it's not ideal because Apollo doesn't require Relay-specific patterns like global IDs and connections; you might incur unnecessary overhead unless specifically needing Relay compliance.

Question 6

How to implement the Node interface using graphql-relay-php?

Accepted Answer

Use the nodeDefinitions function to create the Node interface and node field, then apply globalIdField to object types, as shown in the factionType setup in the README's test schema.

Question 7

graphql-relay-php vs writing custom Relay helpers: which is better?

Accepted Answer

graphql-relay-php is better for saving time and ensuring spec compliance, but if you need customizations or aren't using graphql-php, manual implementation might be more flexible despite higher effort.

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