Running a simple query

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Connecting to a GraphQL server

Switch to the GraphQL platform on Postdata and connect to the below GraphQL server.

https://echo.postdata.cn/graphql

Once a successful connection has been made, you can view both documentation and the schema using Postdata.

It is important to explore the schema to understand the different queries, mutations, types, and subscriptions that are offered by the endpoint.

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Running the query

Furthermore, you can run the query to fetch the data from the GraphQL server.

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Naruto GraphQL endpoint

Let’s explore the Naruto GraphQL endpoint.

1. Open Postdata and connect to the endpoint below:

   https://narutoql.up.railway.app/graphql
   

2. Explore the schema and documentation to understand more about the endpoint.

3. Write a query to get the character details whose name contains hatake.

   {
     characters(filter: {name: "hatake"}) {
       results {
       _id
         name
         village
       }
     }
   }
   

4. Click on the run button to execute the query.

5. The query will return the following response.

   {
     "data": {
       "characters": {
         "results": [
           {
             "_id": "61bd1dbc918f12c17b9c64b5",
             "name": "Hatake Kakashi",
             "village": "leaf village"
           },
           {
             "_id": "61bd1dbc918f12c17b9c64b6",
             "name": "Hatake Sakumo",
             "village": "leaf village"
           }
         ]
       }
     }
   }