How Client-Side Caching Works in GraphQL
- Client-side caching in GraphQL is facilitated by libraries like Apollo Client which easily integrate caching capabilities into GraphQL applications.
- When a query is executed, Apollo Client checks its cache for existing data matching the query’s structure.
- If the data is found, it’s returned immediately. Otherwise, Apollo Client fetches the data from the server and stores it in the cache for future use.
Caching in GraphQL
Caching in GraphQL involves storing and reusing fetched data to reduce network requests and improve performance. Client-side caching, supported by libraries like Apollo Client allows storing queried data locally and enabling quick retrieval without server requests. Apollo Client manages caching by checking the cache for existing data before fetching from the server, optimizing data retrieval.
In this article, we’ll learn about Caching in GraphQL in detail with the understanding of Client-Side Caching, its benefits and Implementation and so on.