GraphQL
databasesA query language for APIs and a runtime for executing those queries, developed by Meta
Pronunciation
Correct
GRAF-Q-L
/ˈɡræf kjuː ɛl/
Pronounced as 'graph' (the data structure) followed by the letters Q and L. The official GraphQL Foundation documentation and conference talks use this form consistently.
Source: graphql.org(official spec)
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
gra-ful
/ˈɡræfʊl/
Collapsing all letters into a single word loses the distinct Q and L letters that form the 'Query Language' part of the name.