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Discussion on: Explain GraphQL like I'm five.

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John Paul Ada • Edited

Maybe we can use the banana analogy on this?

For example, I want a banana.

Using GraphQL is like asking for a banana and actually getting a banana, instead of asking for a banana then getting the banana but with a gorilla holding it -- along with the whole forest.

With GraphQL, you also don't care where the banana comes from as long as you get it.