The GraphQL data layer
The GraphQL data layer is a tool available in development mode. This is where all the data imported into a Gridsome project is temporary stored. Think of it as a local database that helps you work faster and better with your data.
Data coming from the GraphQL data layer is generated into static content. There is no real-time connection between the data layer and the source the data is imported from. This means you need to re-generate the website to get the latest data updates.
If you need dynamic data you should use client-side data.
š” Pages and Site metadata are added to the data layer by default.
Working with data
- How to import data.
- How to query data.
- How to filter data.
- How to create taxonomy pages.
- How to paginate data.
- How to add client-side / dynamic data.
The GraphQL explorer
Every Gridsome project has a GraphQL explorer (Playground) that can be used to explore and test queries when in development mode. Here you also get a list of all available GraphQL collections. This can usually be opened by going to http://localhost:8080/___explore.
