Question 1

How to add a new GraphQL mutation in GraphQL-Starter?

Accepted Answer

Follow the modular workflow: update the Prisma schema, create a use case with Zod validation, define the mutation in a .graphql file under your module, and implement resolvers. The README provides detailed examples in the Recommended Workflow section.

Question 2

GraphQL-Starter vs Express-GraphQL boilerplate: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

GraphQL-Starter is more feature-rich with built-in auth, Docker, and production tooling, ideal for teams wanting a full-stack setup. For simpler, lightweight GraphQL APIs without extra dependencies, a basic Express-GraphQL boilerplate might be better.

Question 3

Can I use MongoDB instead of PostgreSQL with this boilerplate?

Accepted Answer

Not directly; the boilerplate is configured for PostgreSQL with Prisma and Kysely. Switching to MongoDB would require significant changes to database layers and migrations, as Prisma has limited NoSQL support and the schema is PostgreSQL-specific.

Question 4

How to deploy GraphQL-Starter to AWS?

Accepted Answer

Build the Docker image using the provided Dockerfile, push it to AWS ECR, and set up ECS or EKS with the necessary environment variables. The deployment section covers Docker-based approaches, but cloud-specific configurations are left to the user.

Question 5

What if my frontend doesn't use JavaScript/TypeScript?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to manually handle SuperTokens session cookies or tokens, as the boilerplate assumes frontend SDK usage. The README points to SuperTokens docs for header-based sessions, requiring additional implementation effort.

Question 6

Is file upload supported in GraphQL-Starter?

Accepted Answer

Not out of the box; file uploads were removed due to complexity. The README references an Apollo blog post for options and a past issue with code, indicating you must implement it manually based on your needs.

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