A complete guide to permissions in a GraphQL API

GraphQL has emerged as a popular choice for developing APIs due to its flexibility and advantages, such as the ease of implementing granular permissions and access control, which can be challenging in large REST APIs. The text explores various patterns for implementing permissions in a GraphQL API, including using directives, middleware resolvers, and the GraphQL shield library. It provides a step-by-step guide to building a simple GraphQL server and demonstrates different techniques for establishing query, object, and field-level permissions. The text also delves into using the GraphQL shield library for extensive permission setups, highlighting its ability to create rules for granular access control. The article concludes by offering resources for monitoring GraphQL requests in production using LogRocket, which helps in debugging and ensuring reliable network requests.