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Apollo Server

GraphQL server for Node.js, popular and extensible.

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GraphQL server for Node.js that works with several HTTP frameworks, with caching, plugins and good developer tooling.

When to use

To build a GraphQL API in Node.js with an established server.

When to avoid

If the project doesn't use GraphQL or prefers lighter alternatives.

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