Authorization in GraphQL
- Authorization in GraphQL is used to control access and block users from certain operations and resources based on their assigned roles and permissions.
- It ensures that only authenticated users with the appropriate permission level can query or mutate data.
- Authorization can be applied at the type, field, or resolver level and allow for control over parts of the API schema.
- GraphQL API implementation ensures the safety of sensitive data by withholding it from unauthorized access through the enforcement of authorization rules.
- It also ensures the continuity of data by maintaining control over who can access and modify it.
Authorization in GraphQL
In the field of GraphQL API building security is a primary consideration. A security measure that allows access to resources and functionalities on an API is the authorization that is used to ensure security.
In this article, We will learn about the type and field authorization state in GraphQL, including resolver authorization, field authorization, and the case deploying two approaches.