The Art of GraphQL in Magento 2
GraphQL in Magento 2 looks like REST. It is not.
You've probably read the schema reference and still couldn't write a working query, because the terms -- schemas, resolvers, mutations -- don't map to anything from a REST controller.
That's because GraphQL flips the request model: the client asks for exactly the fields it wants, and Magento resolves each one through a resolver class instead of a single controller action. Get the schema wrong and the error tells you almost nothing.
This course builds a production schema and resolver chain from a single query.
Query syntax first, then schema design, then resolvers and mutations, then a full headless storefront call. Each lesson ends with a query you can run in the GraphQL playground.
This is advanced development, step 4. The Adobe Commerce Developer Professional certification prep course is next, because GraphQL shows up on the exam. It is also included in the University.
You leave able to read, write, and debug GraphQL in Magento with the same confidence you already have in REST.
Meet the instructor
Mark Shust has over 25 years of real-life development experience and holds 6 Adobe Commerce certifications. He has helped tens of thousands of developers all over the world learn and improve their Magento skills through courses, lessons and tutorials.
Mark's passion is taking complex topics and simplifying them down into easy-to-understand concepts. He enjoys teaching others, and strives getting you to that "ah ha!" moment as quickly as possible.
The Art of GraphQL course is wonderful.
Thank you so much!
Foundational excellence
Step-by-step
This course breaks down Magento's complexities into easy-to-understand lessons that teach you exactly what you need to know, when you need to know it.
And you'll also not only get full access to the underlying source code which you can reference for years to come, but also a 24/7 Magento AI tutor to help you out when you get stuck.
Full 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn risk-free.
- GraphQL fundamentals in Magento context
- We break down complex GraphQL concepts, explaining them within the Magento ecosystem, ensuring you grasp both the 'how' and 'why' of each element.
- Practical query and mutation techniques
- Learn to write efficient queries and mutations specifically for Magento 2, enabling you to retrieve and manipulate data with precision and ease.
- Schema creation and extension
- Discover how to create new GraphQL schemas and extend existing ones in Magento 2, so you can customize your API to meet specific project needs.
- Resolver development
- Unpack the mystery of GraphQL resolvers in Magento 2. We'll guide you through creating custom resolvers that seamlessly integrate with Magento's architecture.
- Real-world application
- Each concept is taught with practical, Magento-specific examples, ensuring you can immediately apply your learning to actual projects.
- Performance optimization techniques
- Learn strategies to optimize your GraphQL implementations in Magento 2, ensuring your headless storefronts are not just functional, but also performant.
I’ve been in Magento since the beginning and your content is BY FAR the best I’ve seen in the community. I certainly recommend it to anyone trying to pick up new M2 skills.
Prerequisites
Solid understanding of Magento 2 core dev
Familiarity with RESTful API concepts
Basic knowledge of JSON data format
Functioning Magento 2 dev environment
Everything to succeed
- Magento 2.4.6+ support
- Commerce 2.4.6+ support
- 45 step-by-step lessons
- 2h 24m of on-demand video
- Full source code
- Ability to ask tech questions
- Access to Maggie, the AI tutor
- Enhanced lesson transcripts
- Tech-friendly closed captions
- Multi-language support
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access
What you'll learn
Each video lesson can be played back & referenced as many times as you wish at slow or fast speed.
Perfect AI-enhanced tech-friendly closed captions available in 9 languages:
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The curriculum was expertly curated using our proprietary linear learning methodology. This ensures concepts are taught in the correct order, so you never feel lost or overwhelmed.
Advanced development, step 4
You are here: The Art of GraphQL in M2. When you finish, the next course on the path is below.
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Who should take this course?
I just wanted to reach out and say you are doing genuinely great things at M.academy. I appreciate the effort and energy you bring to the courses; they have made a tremendous impact both on myself and others around me.
Choose your learning path
Start with this course, or take the whole path with the University.
Team
Up to 5 developers on the same course, one checkout.
- Everything in Individual
- Onboard up to 5 developers
- Save with a team rate
- Priority support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Individual
Enroll in this course and put these skills to work right away.
- License for a single user
- One payment, keep it for good
- Lifetime updates included
- Full source code
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Every course, in order, plus every new one as it ships
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- Over $3,000 of courses and tools, priced individually
- Annual, or pay once for lifetime
Love it or your money back. Risk-free for 30 days.
Not on the path yet? Start with the Magento 2 Coding Kickstart course to build the fundamentals GraphQL builds on:
