Intro to Postgres + GraphQL with PostGraphile

The article provides a comprehensive overview of PostGraphile, a tool that simplifies the process of creating a GraphQL server using PostgreSQL databases by leveraging Database-Driven Development. It highlights PostGraphile's ability to automatically update the server based on schema changes, thus saving development time and ensuring a robust and standards-compliant GraphQL API. The tool offers multiple setup options, including a CLI, middleware for NodeJS, and Docker, and features a powerful plugin system for extended functionality. The article also demonstrates how to set up a database and create schemas and tables, showcasing the ease of querying and mutating data with GraphQL through GraphiQL. Additionally, it emphasizes the utility of PostGraphile in generating and documenting GraphQL types and operations, enhancing the developer experience by allowing them to focus more on product development rather than API setup. The article concludes by noting the advantages of using LogRocket to monitor GraphQL requests in production, ensuring reliability and performance.