laravel-api-graphql

To build a GraphQL API in Laravel 13 with Lighthouse, you install the package via composer, publish the schema, and use the Skill's directives and resolvers to design schemas and manage data fetching efficiently.

Designing GraphQL schemas for complex relationships in Laravel is handled by defining directives and custom resolvers, allowing efficient data fetching and relationship management without the over-fetching issues common in REST APIs.

Yes, Lighthouse supports GraphQL Federation in Laravel 13, enabling the creation of distributed and interconnected GraphQL graphs to manage complex data-intensive systems across multiple services.

You should use a GraphQL API in Laravel over REST when developing mobile applications, dashboards, or data-intensive systems that require complex data fetching and precise relationship management to avoid over-fetching.

Authentication and validation in a Laravel GraphQL API are handled through Lighthouse's built-in directives, allowing you to secure resolvers and validate incoming queries directly within your schema design.

Yes, you can use Laravel Lighthouse for mobile application backend development, as it provides efficient data fetching and relationship management capabilities ideal for mobile interfaces where minimizing network requests is critical.