Insites data is grouped into three main types:
Knowing what data type you are handling is critical as it affects how you will build your forms, GraphQL queries, and other considerations.
To interact with the data, Insites uses GraphQL, a query language (not dissimilar to SQL) designed to give clients exactly the data they request, nothing more, nothing less. This allows developers to build APIs that are scalable, flexible, and maintainable. The retrieved information is then made available in Liquid.
Note that due to the way databases are implemented on Insites, you do not have the ability to build your own schemas, nor manage database connections. In addition, you cannot define your own fields apart from the ones that are already available, nor define other database functions. You can build front-end queries and mutations whose functionalities are defined by Insites.
Operations in GraphQL are divided into two main types:
Focus on GraphQL before anything else; it is the key to Insites. This investment will enable you to craft complex queries in GraphQL and send back only the data you need. Later, discover fragment queries, a favourite feature of seasoned Insites developers.
You may also refer to the following resources to help you get started on GraphQL:
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