Getting Started with GraphQL in .NET

Nick Chapsas introduces Michael Staib as he demonstrates how to create GraphQL APIs in .NET using the HotChocolate library, helping developers start working with GraphQL in a Microsoft ecosystem.

Getting Started with GraphQL in .NET

Presented by Michael Staib (creator of HotChocolate), introduced by Nick Chapsas

This video offers a beginner-friendly introduction to creating GraphQL APIs in .NET using the HotChocolate library. Michael Staib, who designed HotChocolate, provides practical guidance on setting up and developing GraphQL endpoints in C#.

What You’ll Learn

• Overview of GraphQL and its benefits compared to REST
• Installing and configuring the HotChocolate library in .NET projects
• Defining GraphQL schemas and types in C#
• Building queries and mutations using HotChocolate’s features
• Tips for starting with GraphQL API design in a .NET environment

Key Resources

• HotChocolate Official Site
• HotChocolate GitHub
• Nick Chapsas on GitHub

About the Presenters

• Michael Staib: The creator and lead maintainer of the HotChocolate GraphQL framework for .NET.
• Nick Chapsas: .NET educator and content creator, host of the video.

For more in-depth workshops, check Nick’s workshops page.

Connect

• Nick on Twitter
• Nick on LinkedIn

Start building modern GraphQL APIs on .NET today with expert guidance from the developers behind the tools.