Serverless GraphQL APIs with Netlify and FaunaDB

Modern application development demands fast, scalable backends that don't require server maintenance. Building a serverless GraphQL API allows you to deploy scalable endpoints instantly while keeping your data layer flexible and secure. This course teaches you how to combine serverless architecture with a cloud-native database to build robust APIs. You will start by mastering the core principles of GraphQL schema design, serverless execution, and document-relational database concepts. From there, you will learn how to set up serverless functions, configure cloud database collections, and securely query your data using modern JavaScript patterns. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of GraphQL schemas, queries, and mutations - Configure serverless endpoints using Netlify Functions for on-demand execution - Set up and structure cloud-native database collections and indexes in FaunaDB - Connect serverless functions to your database using secure environment variables - Write efficient resolver functions to fetch, create, and update database records - Apply modern API security practices and clean error-handling patterns This text-based course guides you step-by-step from foundational API concepts to a fully operational serverless backend, combining clear explanations with practical code patterns. It is designed for developers who are new to serverless architectures, GraphQL, or cloud databases, requiring only a basic understanding of JavaScript. Start building resilient, serverless backends today.