
Repo for https://medium.com/@martinhaagensli/creating-a-structured-hot-reloadable-graphql-api-with-express-js-de62c859643
## Overview
If you're diving into the world of GraphQL, getting started with a user-friendly interface is vital. The ability to run simple commands like `yarn` and `yarn start` streamlines the setup process, allowing you to quickly enter the interactive environment at localhost:3000/graphiql. This setup is perfect for developers looking to experiment with GraphQL queries and mutations without the complexities of configuring a more cumbersome environment.
This intuitive approach not only makes it easier for newcomers to GraphQL but also offers seasoned developers a fast way to prototype and visualize their data models in real-time. With just a few commands, you're ready to explore the rich capabilities of GraphQL.
## Features
- **Ease of Use**: Simple commands allow even beginners to set up and start exploring GraphQL quickly.
- **Interactive Environment**: Access to GraphiQL, a powerful interactive tool to run queries and visualize responses.
- **Local Development**: Instantly available through localhost, making it perfect for local testing and development.
- **Real-Time Feedback**: Immediate responses from the server to your queries helps in learning and development.
- **Flexible Querying**: Experiment with varied queries and mutations to understand the data structure on your terms.

Express.js is a simple Node.js framework for single, multi-page, and hybrid web applications.
A website that uses GraphQL as a query language to manage data fetching and state management. This includes features such as a strongly typed schema, client-side caching, and declarative data fetching to streamline data management and optimize website performance.
Webpack is a popular open-source module bundler for JavaScript applications that bundles and optimizes the code and its dependencies for production-ready deployment. It can also be used to transform other types of assets such as CSS, images, and fonts.