GraphQLcompatible

GraphQLcompatible is a descriptor used in software documentation to indicate that a component, library, or service adheres to the GraphQL specification and interoperates with the GraphQL ecosystem. It implies compatibility with standard GraphQL schemas, query execution, and tooling, enabling predictable integration with GraphQL servers and clients.

The term can apply to server-side implementations that expose a GraphQL schema and resolvers, client libraries that construct and send queries, or tooling that relies on GraphQL conventions. A GraphQLcompatible module should support core features such as type definitions, field resolution, validation, and introspection, and should align with the expected response formats and error semantics defined by the GraphQL spec.

Typical criteria for GraphQLcompatibility include adherence to the GraphQL type system (scalars, enums, interfaces, unions, input types), support for introspection queries, correct execution semantics, and compatibility with GraphQL over HTTP as specified (including error propagation and partial responses). Some definitions extend compatibility to subscriptions and real-time data features, provided the implementation conforms to the relevant spec facets.

Adoption and testing of GraphQLcompatibility often rely on automated test suites, compatibility matrices, and round-tripping with established GraphQL servers and clients. The label is generally descriptive rather than a formal standard, used in documentation and marketing to indicate readiness for GraphQL workflows and interoperability within common tooling and ecosystems.

See also: GraphQL, GraphQL specification, GraphQL tooling, GraphQL clients and servers.