GraphQL Schema Design Guide This guide covers best practices for designing GraphQL schemas that are intuitive, performant, and maintainable. Schema design is primarily a server-side concern that directly impacts API usability. Schema Design Principles 1. Design for Client Needs - Think about what queries clients will write - Organize types around use cases, not database tables - Expose capabilities, not implementation details 2. Be Explicit - Use clear, descriptive names - Make nullability intentional - Document with descriptions 3. Design for Evolution - Plan for backwards compatibility - Us…