Question 1

How do I add mutations to simple-relay-starter?

Accepted Answer

You need to extend the GraphQL schema in schema/schema.js to include mutation types and update the server to handle them, but the starter only provides query examples, so you'll have to refer to Relay documentation for implementation details.

Question 2

Can I use Webpack instead of Browserify in this project?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires significant configuration changes since the starter is built around Browserify for simplicity. You'd need to replace build scripts and adapt the entry points, which defeats the purpose of its minimal setup.

Question 3

What's the difference between simple-relay-starter and the official relay-starter-kit?

Accepted Answer

Simple-relay-starter uses Browserify and avoids ES6 server code for clarity, while relay-starter-kit uses Webpack and includes more features like Babel transpilation. This makes the former better for learning basics, but less feature-rich.

Question 4

How to deploy a simple-relay-starter app to production?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to add production optimizations like minification, environment variables, and a proper database, as the starter only includes a development server and in-memory data simulation—it's not designed for deployment out of the box.

Question 5

Does this support Relay Modern or only classic Relay?

Accepted Answer

It uses classic Relay based on the CDN scripts and code examples, so it doesn't incorporate Relay Modern's improvements like static queries or hooks, limiting its relevance for current projects.

Question 6

How to integrate a real database like PostgreSQL?

Accepted Answer

Replace the in-memory database in schema/database.js with actual database calls, but the starter provides no guidance on async operations or connection pooling, requiring additional work for real data persistence.

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