GraphQL Certified – How I earned my certification

If you’re interested in GraphQL but haven’t had the chance to explore it directly, it's time to take action. Apollo Odyssey is the perfect solution to help you understand how it all fits together!

Apollo Odyssey: Free Learning Platform

The learning platform features a variety of paths, combining video tutorials with written guides that include quizzes and code challenges for reinforcement.

To earn the Apollo Graph Developer - Associate certification, you must complete the first four paths:

• Basics
• Resolvers
• Arguments
• Mutations

Developers who obtain this certification possess a solid foundational knowledge of GraphQL and the Apollo tool suite to design a schema, run an Apollo Server 4, and perform queries with Apollo Client 3 on the frontend.

I absolutely love this platform! It features fantastic videos, clear explanations, and some really good jokes that always make me smile. 😀

Apollo Graph Developer - Associate

As you work your way through the four required tutorials, you will be creating a real-world application called Catstronauts.

This project consists of a frontend client built with TypeScript and React, alongside a backend server that utilizes Node.js as its runtime environment and Apollo Server as a standalone, spec-compliant GraphQL server.

Certification exam

• 31 multiple choice questions
• 25 correct answers required to pass

I achieved success in my test, making only a single error.

This outcome highlights the effectiveness of the course, which comprehensively addresses all relevant material, equipping me with the confidence to approach the exam calmly.

Graph Developer - Professional

Well, now the next step is to gain a deeper knowledge of GraphQL and get Graph Developer - Professional certification.

Developers who obtain this certification demonstrate strong familiarity with Apollo Federation concepts. They can apply those concepts to build a federated supergraph or move an existing monolithic graph to federation.

I really commend the Raphael Terrier and Michelle Mabuyo for developing such an excellent learning course.