Intro to GraphQL: An API for Kafka Data

This post introduces the concept of using GraphQL as an API layer for accessing data stored in Apache Kafka. It clarifies common misconceptions about both technologies and explores how they can be used together to bridge the gap between backend Kafka data and frontend applications. The post details GraphQL basics, including its query language, schema definition, introspection, and operation types (query, mutation, subscription). It also addresses misconceptions about GraphQL's database requirements and explores its suitability for mobile apps and server-to-server communication.