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Discover how to streamline your GraphQL queries by efficiently combining `@ResolveField` methods for multiple fields in NestJS.
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Optimizing GraphQL Resolvers: How to Combine @ResolveField Methods for Efficient Queries

GraphQL is a powerful tool that allows developers to build flexible APIs. However, it can sometimes lead to inefficiencies, particularly when multiple fields require similar data. This post addresses a common problem faced by developers when working with GraphQL in NestJS: how to resolve multiple fields within a single @ResolveField method without making redundant queries.

The Problem

Imagine you have an OrderResolver class in your NestJS application that fetches data related to orders and users. Here's a simplified version of the code:

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In this snippet, notice how the usersCount method calls the findAllByOrderId method of userService for the second time. This redundancy could impact performance, especially if the query results are large or if there are many orders. The question is: How can you optimize this to avoid repeating the query?

The Solution: Consolidating Data Fetching

To solve this issue, you can adopt one of two approaches:

Option 1: Use the Same Query for Both Fields

Instead of calling userService.findAllByOrderId twice, you can create a single method that retrieves both users and usersCount at once. Here’s how you can do it:

Create a Response Wrapper Class

Create a new class to encapsulate both fields, users and noOfUsers:

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Implement a Combined Resolver Method

Next, update your @ResolveField method to return this combined response:

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Option 2: Call Multiple Fields After the First Query

If it's essential to keep the fields separate for clarity or API design reasons, you can still avoid redundancy by ensuring that the first query caches the result. However, this is a less optimal approach than the one above.

Key Benefits of this Approach

Reduced Load on Databases: By making a single call, you minimize the number of queries and reduce the load on your database.

Improved Performance: Less data retrieval translates to faster response times for your API consumers.

Cleaner Code: A single method handling multiple related fields simplifies the resolver's structure and improves maintainability.

Conclusion

Optimizing your GraphQL queries is a vital step in enhancing the performance of your application. By consolidating multiple field resolutions into a single @ResolveField method, you can significantly reduce redundant queries, leading to a more efficient and user-friendly API.

If you’ve faced similar challenges or have questions about implementing this approach, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below. Happy coding!