Question 1

How to integrate GraphQL Voyager with my Express server?

Accepted Answer

Install the package and use the provided middleware: add app.use('/voyager', voyagerMiddleware({ endpointUrl: '/graphql' })); as shown in the README's Express example, ensuring your GraphQL endpoint is accessible.

Question 2

GraphQL Voyager vs GraphiQL: which is better for exploring APIs?

Accepted Answer

GraphQL Voyager excels at visual schema exploration with interactive graphs, ideal for understanding relationships, while GraphiQL is better for writing and testing queries interactively. Use Voyager for design discussions and GraphiQL for debugging.

Question 3

Can I use GraphQL Voyager offline or with local schema files?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by providing the introspection response directly as an object or function in the Voyager component properties, you can load schemas without a live endpoint, though this requires manual setup as per the API documentation.

Question 4

How to hide deprecated fields in GraphQL Voyager?

Accepted Answer

Set the displayOptions.skipDeprecated property to true when initializing Voyager, which is the default behavior, allowing you to focus on active schema elements as detailed in the properties section.

Question 5

Does GraphQL Voyager support real-time schema updates?

Accepted Answer

No, it does not automatically update for schema changes; you need to refresh the introspection data manually or re-initialize the component, which can be a limitation for rapidly evolving APIs.

Question 6

GraphQL Voyager or Apollo Studio for visualization?

Accepted Answer

GraphQL Voyager is open-source and focused on interactive graph exploration, good for internal tools, while Apollo Studio offers broader features like monitoring and collaboration but is a managed service. Voyager is more lightweight and customizable.

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