Building a GraphQL API with Laravel - Dries Vints - Laracon EU Online 2021

This talk explores the fundamentals of creating a GraphQL API using Laravel, focusing specifically on the server-side implementation. The speaker introduces Lighthouse, a framework for serving GraphQL from Laravel, and covers essential concepts such as the GraphQL Schema Definition Language, Types and Fields, as well as building Queries and Mutations. The session also discusses how to execute and test a GraphQL API, while highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of using GraphQL. By the conclusion of this talk, attendees will gain a foundational understanding of developing a GraphQL API.