GraphQL Schema Design Guide

This guide covers best practices for designing GraphQL schemas that are intuitive, performant, and maintainable. Schema design is primarily a server-side concern that directly impacts API usability.

Schema Design Principles

1. Design for Client Needs

• Think about what queries clients will write
• Organize types around use cases, not database tables
• Expose capabilities, not implementation details

2. Be Explicit

• Use clear, descriptive names
• Make nullability intentional
• Document with descriptions

3. Design for Evolution