Debugging Apollo GraphQL MockedProvider
Blog post from Swarmia
Swarmia's blog post addresses common challenges faced when debugging with Apollo GraphQL's MockedProvider, particularly focusing on issues related to mocking in testing environments. Debugging difficulties arise from the lack of verbosity, precision requirements, and the absence of built-in tools to assert if all mocks were used. The post shares practical tips for enhancing the debugging process, such as using MockLink for logging, ensuring exact matches between mocks and queries, and verifying the correct queries are mocked. It highlights the importance of precise matching of query variables and the potential pitfalls of mounting multiple MockedProvider components simultaneously in React component trees. The guidance aims to make debugging more efficient and less error-prone, offering solutions like logging errors within components and using diffing tools to spot discrepancies. The post concludes by inviting readers to share additional tips for improving Apollo mocking practices.