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graphql_architect

Designs GraphQL schemas, resolvers, and Apollo Federation architectures with performance optimization.

Updated Jan 14, 2026
Search Tags:#subscriptions#schema design#graphql#resolvers#dataloader#api architecture#apollo federation
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npx skills add https://github.com/jvsandhu/agentic-skills --skill graphql-architect-jvsandhu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: graphql_architect
Source: https://github.com/jvsandhu/agentic-skills/tree/main/skills/graphql_architect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jvsandhu/agentic-skills --skill graphql-architect-jvsandhu

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What problem does it solve? Building scalable GraphQL APIs requires deep expertise in schema design, resolver optimization, and federation patterns. This Skill guides you through designing type-safe API graphs while avoiding common pitfalls like N+1 queries, missing depth limits, and breaking schema changes. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Schema-First Design: Model business domains into GraphQL types, interfaces, unions, and enums following demand-oriented principles rather than mirroring database tables. - Apollo Federation Architecture: Split services into subgraphs by domain boundaries, define entity keys correctly, and compose distributed graphs. - Performance & Security: Implement DataLoader batching to eliminate N+1 problems, add query complexity and depth limiting, and configure caching with @cacheControl. - Use Case: You are building a microservices platform where User, Product, and Order services each expose a subgraph. Use this Skill to design the federated schema, write resolvers with DataLoader, and secure the gateway against expensive queries. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to design a GraphQL schema with Apollo Federation for your domain, including resolvers with DataLoader and query complexity limits.

Frequently Asked Questions about graphql_architect

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FAQPage Schema
How do I design a GraphQL schema that scales across teams?▼

Use schema-first design by modeling UI needs rather than database tables, then split services into Apollo Federation subgraphs along domain boundaries like User, Product, and Order. Define entity keys with the @key directive and evolve the schema using @deprecated instead of breaking changes.

How to fix N+1 query problems in GraphQL resolvers?▼

N+1 problems are solved with DataLoader, which batches and caches database calls within a single request. Instead of querying the database inside each resolver, register a DataLoader per entity type so 100 nested field resolutions collapse into one batched query.

Does Apollo Federation support real-time GraphQL subscriptions?▼

Yes, GraphQL subscriptions work over WebSocket connections backed by pub/sub systems like Redis. Each subgraph can publish events independently, and the gateway routes subscription operations to the owning service.

How do I protect a GraphQL API from expensive queries?▼

Apply query depth limiting and complexity analysis to reject abusive queries before execution, which prevents denial-of-service attacks. You can also enable persisted queries and HTTP caching with @cacheControl to reduce server load.

Should GraphQL fields be nullable or non-null by default?▼

Make fields nullable by default so a single resolver error does not null out the entire response, improving error tolerance. Reserve non-null (!) only for fields the client truly cannot render without, such as entity IDs.

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