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GraphQL Patterns

Schema design, resolvers, and federation

Version 1.0.0 License MIT Format SKILL.md

Design GraphQL schemas that scale: type definitions, resolver patterns, N+1 prevention with DataLoader, subscriptions, schema stitching, and Apollo Federation for microservices.

When to use this skill

  • Designing a GraphQL schema
  • Solving N+1 queries in GraphQL
  • Setting up Apollo Federation

Core concepts

This skill provides guidance on graphql patterns best practices, patterns, and common pitfalls. It is designed to be loaded on demand when a relevant task is detected.

Installation

curl -LO https://opencode-skills.example/downloads/architecture/graphql-patterns.zip
unzip graphql-patterns.zip -d ~/.config/opencode/skills/

Restart OpenCode — the skill loads automatically.

When it triggers

  • designing a GraphQL schema
  • solving N+1 queries in GraphQL
  • setting up Apollo Federation