How can I use GitHub's GraphQL API?

How can I use GitHub's GraphQL API?

You can use GitHub's GraphQL API to query and manipulate data on GitHub. It allows for more efficient data retrieval compared to REST.

What are some common queries I can make with it?

Common queries include fetching user details, repository information, and issues. You can also paginate results easily.

Can you show me an example of a query?

Sure! Here's a simple query to get a user's repositories:

query { 
  user(login: "username") { 
    repositories(first: 10) { 
      nodes { 
        name 
        url 
      } 
    } 
  } 
}

How do I authenticate my requests?

You can authenticate using a personal access token. Include it in the Authorization header as Bearer YOUR_TOKEN.