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Tackling Schemas with Visualization

When working with GraphQL, understanding the schema is crucial. It serves as the backbone of your GraphQL API, defining the available types and fields, as well as their relationships. However, as your schema grows in size and complexity, it can become challenging to grasp its entirety and navigate through its intricacies. This is where schema visualization comes to the rescue.

Schema visualization provides a bird’s eye view of your GraphQL schema, allowing you to quickly glance at an overview of your schema’s structure and make informed decisions when designing and evolving your API. However, the benefits don’t stop there. A visual representation of your schema also aids in communication and collaboration, ...

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