This introductory article in a three-part series guides readers through building a Fullstack React application using GraphQL, Express, and Couchbase Server, leveraging Docker for setup. It emphasizes the advantages of using GraphQL over REST, highlighting its efficiency in data fetching and ease of use with tools like GraphiQL. The article provides detailed instructions for setting up Couchbase Server, including using the NodeJS SDK to connect with Express and managing Couchbase buckets and indexes. It underscores the use of N1QL, a SQL-like query language, to interact with Couchbase's NoSQL document store, catering to developers familiar with SQL. The tutorial sets the stage for subsequent articles focusing on constructing an Express-GraphQL API and integrating an Apollo GraphQL client in React.