Introduction to GraphQL: Basics for Shopify Developers

1. Introduction
   • Overview of GraphQL
   • Why Shopify developers should use GraphQL
2. Setting Up Your Development Environment
   • Node.js setup
   • Installing necessary packages (e.g., Shopify API Node.js library)
3. Understanding GraphQL and Its Advantages Over REST
   • Basics of GraphQL queries, mutations, and subscriptions
   • Comparing GraphQL with REST in Shopify context
4. First Steps with Shopify’s GraphQL API
   • Configuring Shopify to use GraphQL
   • Authenticating requests from Node.js
5. Writing Basic GraphQL Queries in Node.js
   • Fetching product information
   • Code Example: Basic query to list products
6. Advanced GraphQL Queries
   • Handling pagination
   • Filtering and sorting data
   • Code Example: Complex query with filters and pagination
7. Using Mutations to Modify Data
   • Creating new products
   • Updating existing products
   • Code Example: Mutation for updating product prices
8. Real-time Data with GraphQL Subscriptions
   • Setting up subscriptions in Shopify
   • Example: Subscription for inventory changes
9. Performance Optimization Techniques
   • Efficient query design
   • Managing Shopify API rate limits
10. Security Practices for Shopify GraphQL
    • Securing your Node.js applications
    • Best practices for API key management
11. Tools and Libraries to Enhance GraphQL Development
    • Recommended IDEs and tools
    • Libraries for better GraphQL management
12. Common Challenges and Troubleshooting
    • Debugging common errors in GraphQL queries
    • Overcoming the N+1 problem in GraphQL
13. Case Studies: Successful Shopify Projects Using GraphQL
    • Real-world examples of improved performance and scalability
14. Future of GraphQL in Shopify Development
    • Upcoming features and trends
15. Conclusion
    • Recap and next steps for Shopify developers

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

const shopify = new Shopify({
  shopName: 'your-shop-name',
  accessToken: 'your-access-token',
});

async function fetchProducts() {
  const query = `
  {
    products(first: 5) {
      edges {
        node {
          id
          title
          descriptionHtml
          priceRange {
            minVariantPrice {
              amount
              currencyCode
            }
          }
        }
      }
    }
  }`;
  
  const result = await shopify.graphql(query);
  console.log(result);
}

fetchProducts();