Apollo Client
Skill Verified ActiveGuide for building React applications with Apollo Client 4.x. Use this skill when: (1) setting up Apollo Client in a React project, (2) writing GraphQL queries or mutations with hooks, (3) configuring caching or cache policies, (4) managing local state with reactive variables, (5) troubleshooting Apollo Client errors or performance issues.
To guide developers in building robust React applications efficiently using Apollo Client 4.x for GraphQL data management.
Features
- Setting up Apollo Client in React projects
- Writing GraphQL queries and mutations with hooks
- Configuring caching and cache policies
- Managing local state with reactive variables
- Troubleshooting Apollo Client errors and performance
Use Cases
- When setting up Apollo Client in a new or existing React application.
- When writing or optimizing GraphQL queries and mutations.
- When configuring advanced caching strategies or local state.
- When debugging Apollo Client related issues.
Non-Goals
- Using Apollo Client versions other than 4.x.
- Setting up Apollo Server or other backend GraphQL technologies.
- General React or JavaScript best practices outside of Apollo Client integration.
Workflow
- Review skill documentation for Apollo Client 4.x.
- Identify specific use case (setup, query, mutation, caching, state, troubleshooting).
- Consult reference files for detailed integration guides and patterns.
- Implement recommended patterns and best practices in React application.
- Troubleshoot issues using provided guidance and Apollo DevTools.
Practices
- GraphQL Query Best Practices
- GraphQL Mutation Best Practices
- GraphQL Caching Best Practices
- GraphQL Performance Optimization
- React State Management
Prerequisites
- React 18+ or React 19 (Suspense/RSC)
- Node.js environment (for installation and development)
- Existing Apollo Client 4.x setup or willingness to integrate
Installation
First, add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add apollographql/skills/plugin install skills@apollo-marketplaceQuality Score
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