API Design

GraphQL Subscription

/ˈɡræf kjuː el sʌbˈskrɪpʃən/

Definition

A real-time GraphQL operation using WebSocket to push updates to a client when data changes.

Example in context

"The order status page uses a GraphQL subscription — status updates push instantly without polling."

Related terms

Practice this term

Master GraphQL Subscription in context by working through exercises in the API Design module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.