Question 1

How to set up Hot Chocolate GraphQL server in ASP.NET Core?

Accepted Answer

Install the HotChocolate.AspNetCore NuGet package and configure services in your Startup.cs or Program.cs file. The official documentation provides detailed guides on defining schemas, resolvers, and middleware for quick integration.

Question 2

Hot Chocolate vs GraphQL.NET: which is better for .NET?

Accepted Answer

Hot Chocolate is more feature-rich and integrated with the ChilliCream ecosystem, offering better performance, type safety, and tools like Strawberry Shake. GraphQL.NET is simpler and more minimal, suited for basic GraphQL needs without extra tooling.

Question 3

Can Strawberry Shake be used with React instead of Blazor?

Accepted Answer

Strawberry Shake is designed for .NET clients like Blazor and MAUI, so it's not directly compatible with React. For JavaScript frontends, you'd need to use a client like Apollo or Relay, though you could generate types separately for .NET backends.

Question 4

Is Nitro IDE free for commercial projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Nitro is open-source under the MIT license, so it's free to use in commercial applications. It's available as a desktop app, web app, or middleware without any cost, as stated in the README.

Question 5

How to handle authentication in Hot Chocolate GraphQL?

Accepted Answer

Hot Chocolate integrates with ASP.NET Core authentication schemes using directives or middleware. You can secure fields and operations by adding authorization policies, with examples provided in the documentation for common scenarios like JWT tokens.

Question 6

What are the performance benchmarks for Hot Chocolate?

Accepted Answer

Hot Chocolate is optimized for performance with features like query caching, batched data fetching via Green Donut, and efficient execution plans. While specific benchmarks aren't in the README, the documentation and community resources highlight its speed compared to other .NET GraphQL servers.

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