Overview

The ember-apollo-client is a powerful addon that integrates Apollo Client and GraphQL into your Ember application seamlessly. Designed with real-world applications in mind, it has been used to create large-scale apps, addressing challenges like reliable testing and preventing resource leaks through efficient query management. By leveraging the latest features of Apollo Client and Ember.js, this addon enhances the way developers interact with GraphQL APIs, making it easier to fetch and manage data.

With compatibility across various versions of Ember and Apollo, as well as its extensive configuration options, ember-apollo-client stands out as a robust solution for developers seeking to enhance their applications with GraphQL functionality. The installation process is straightforward, and it includes useful tools like the Apollo Client Developer tools for a comprehensive development experience.

Features

Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Ember.js v3.24+, Node.js v16+, and Apollo Client v3.0+, ensuring you can leverage the latest features.
Automatic Installation: Installs ember-fetch and graphql during setup, simplifying dependency management.
Runtime Configuration: Configure your GraphQL API URL directly in your app’s config/environment.js for easy customization.
Build-Time Options: Control the handling of .graphql files in your build with the keepGraphqlFileExtension option for enhanced file management.
Data Fetching: Utilize external GraphQL query files or the graphql-tag package for inline queries, facilitating efficient data fetching.
Watch Queries: Use the queryManager computed macro and watchQuery to keep your application data in sync with real-time updates.
Community Contribution: Encourages community engagement by offering developers opportunities to contribute features like inline query precompilation.
Dependency Management: Utilizes ember-auto-import for easy integration of additional GraphQL and Apollo dependencies.

Ember Graphql

Ember Apollo Client