How to Build Headless Applications Using Drupal GraphQL
The modern web is increasingly moving toward decoupled or headless architectures. By separating the frontend from the backend, developers can create faster, more dynamic, and highly responsive applications tailored to user needs. One of the most powerful tools for building headless applications with Drupal is Drupal GraphQL . GraphQL enables developers to request exactly the data they need from Drupal, eliminating over-fetching and under-fetching issues common with traditional REST APIs. Combined with Drupal’s flexible content architecture, GraphQL makes it possible to deliver rich, real-time experiences on frameworks like React, Vue.js, and Next.js. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to build a headless application using Drupal GraphQL, and explore how it integrates with features like Drupal commerce , Drupal performance optimization , and Drupal user permissions . Why Choose Headless Drupal with GraphQL? Traditional Drupal applications rely on coupled or monolithic...