graphql-ruby is the standard GraphQL implementation for Ruby, bringing a type-safe, flexible API layer to Rails applications. It enables developers to define schemas, queries, and mutations in Ruby, with support for subscriptions, Relay, and authorization.
It is actively maintained, supports Rails 6, 7 and 8 on Ruby 3+, and has extensive guides and documentation. Its strengths are feature completeness, Rails integration, and a large user base, while its weaknesses include a learning curve for newcomers and potential performance tuning for large schemas.
Alternatives include REST APIs with Grape or PostGraphile for non-Ruby GraphQL servers.
It is actively maintained, supports Rails 6, 7 and 8 on Ruby 3+, and has extensive guides and documentation. Its strengths are feature completeness, Rails integration, and a large user base, while its weaknesses include a learning curve for newcomers and potential performance tuning for large schemas.
Alternatives include REST APIs with Grape or PostGraphile for non-Ruby GraphQL servers.