GraphQL Module Builder is a library designed to simplify working with GraphQL modules, enabling you to quickly create, register, and combine types and resolvers into a modular structure.
As GraphQL applications scale, organizing the codebase can become challenging. This library allows developers to structure code using modules, where each module encapsulates types and resolvers for a specific functionality.
A clear, module-based structure makes the code easy to understand and maintain. Each module manages a distinct part of the application, reducing conflicts between resolvers and simplifying the addition of new features.
Instead of manually aggregating types and resolvers, the library automatically generates the final typeDefs
and resolvers
. This eliminates repetitive tasks, reduces errors, and accelerates development.
The library provides a straightforward API for creating resolvers with clear separation of queries, mutations, and subscriptions. This lets developers focus on business logic rather than infrastructure details.
Install the library using npm or yarn:
npm install gql-module
or
yarn add gql-module
Here’s an example of how to use GraphQL Module Builder:
import { gql } from "apollo-server-core";
import { resolvers, gqlModule, registerModules } from "gql-module";
// 📄 Define GraphQL types
const userTypes = gql`
type User {
name: String
password: String
}
type UsersOutput {
payload: [User]
}
`;
// 🔧 Define GraphQL resolvers
const userQueries = resolvers({
getAllUsers: {
handler: async () => {
// Simulate fetching data
return { payload: [{ name: "Alice", password: "hidden" }] };
},
type: ": UsersOutput",
},
});
// 🧩 Create a GraphQL module
const userModule = gqlModule({
resolvers: {
queries: userQueries,
},
types: [userTypes],
});
// 🔗 Register modules and retrieve final types and resolvers
const { resolvers: builtResolvers, typeDefs } = registerModules([userModule]);
// ✅ Log results
console.log("builtResolvers", builtResolvers);
// Result:
// builtResolvers { Query: { getAllUsers: [Function: builtResolver] } }
console.log("typeDefs", typeDefs.loc.source.body);
// Result:
// typeDefs
// type User {
// name: String
// password: String
// }
//
// type UsersOutput {
// payload: [User]
// }
//
// type Query {
// getAllUsers: UsersOutput
// }
This library is distributed under the MIT License. The full license text can be found in the LICENSE file.
We hope this library simplifies your work with GraphQL! 💻 If you have ideas for improvements or encounter issues, we’d love to hear from you in the Issues section!