GraphQL API with Payload CMS

Payload CMS offers a GraphQL API that allows efficient data fetching with precise control over requested data.

GraphQL is enabled by default in Payload CMS. You can access the GraphQL playground at /api/graphql.

Fetching Data with GraphQL

A simple GraphQL query to fetch posts:

query {
  Posts {
    docs {
      title
      content
    }
  }
}

Why Use GraphQL?

• Optimized Data Fetching: Retrieve only the required fields.
• Single Endpoint: Fetch different data types in one request.
• Flexible Queries: Easily adjust queries without modifying the backend.

Conclusion

Using GraphQL with Payload CMS enables more efficient and flexible data retrieval, reducing over-fetching and under-fetching of data.