Understanding GraphQL Mutations in Shopify

1. Introduction
   • Definition of GraphQL mutations
   • Importance of mutations in managing Shopify data
2. Setting Up Your Development Environment
   • Preparing Node.js and Shopify environment
   • Installing required packages and setting up Shopify API access
3. Basics of GraphQL Mutations
   • Understanding the structure of a mutation
   • Differences between queries and mutations
4. Simple Mutations in Shopify
   • Creating a new product
   • Node.js code example for creating a product
5. Updating Data with Mutations
   • Modifying product details (price, description)
   • Node.js code example for updating a product
6. Deleting Data Using Mutations
   • Removing a product from the Shopify store
   • Node.js code example for deleting a product
7. Handling Mutations with Multiple Operations
   • Using aliases to perform multiple mutations in a single request
   • Node.js example for complex mutations
8. Best Practices for Using GraphQL Mutations
   • Error handling and validation
   • Performance considerations
9. Security Considerations for Mutations
   • Ensuring secure API calls
   • Protecting sensitive data during mutations
10. Advanced Use Cases
    • Syncing inventory across multiple platforms
    • Conditional updates based on current data
11. Troubleshooting Common Mutation Issues
    • Diagnosing and resolving common errors
    • Tips for debugging and testing mutations
12. Conclusion
    • Recap of the importance and capabilities of GraphQL mutations
    • Encouragement to integrate advanced mutations in Shopify applications

const { Shopify } = require('@shopify/shopify-api');

const shop = 'your-shop-name.myshopify.com';
const accessToken = 'your-access-token';

const client = new Shopify.Clients.Graphql(shop, accessToken);

async function createProduct() {
  const mutation = `
  mutation productCreate($input: ProductInput!) {
    productCreate(input: $input) {
      product {
        id
        title
      }
      userErrors {
        field
        message
      }
    }
  }`;

  const productInput = {
    input: {
      title: "New Product",
      variants: [{ price: "19.99" }],
      bodyHtml: "<strong>Great product!</strong>"
    }
  };

  try {
    const response = await client.query({
      data: mutation,
      variables: productInput
    });
    console.log(response);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error creating product:', error);
  }
}

createProduct();