
If you’re interested in GraphQL but haven’t had the chance to explore it directly, it's time to take action.
[Apollo Odyssey](https://www.apollographql.com/tutorials/) is the perfect solution to help you understand how it all
fits together!

<Image alt="Apollo Graph Developer - Associate certificate. Serhii Shramko" src="graphql-certificate.png" priority={true} />

## 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.

<Image alt="Apollo Odyssey: Learning Platform video" src="graphql-apollo-odyssey.png" />


To earn
the [Apollo Graph Developer - Associate certification](https://www.apollographql.com/tutorials/certifications/apollo-graph-associate),
you must complete the first four paths:

- [Basics](https://www.apollographql.com/tutorials/lift-off-part1)
- [Resolvers](https://www.apollographql.com/tutorials/lift-off-part2)
- [Arguments](https://www.apollographql.com/tutorials/lift-off-part3)
- [Mutations](https://www.apollographql.com/tutorials/lift-off-part4)

> 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`.

<Image alt="Catstronauts project. React & GraphQL application" src="catstronauts.png" />

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](https://www.apollographql.com/docs/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](https://www.apollographql.com/tutorials/certifications/apollo-graph-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](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelterrier/)
and [Michelle Mabuyo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemabuyo/) for developing such an excellent learning course.


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