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.