Scalar Coercion
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What is Scalar Coercion?
Scalar coercion in GraphQL converts input values from one type to another when they don't match the expected type but can be successfully converted. This process is implemented using custom scalar types with coerce functions that handle the type conversion.
Free resources to learn Scalar Coercion
- Official docsGet started with Scalar coercion
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Scalar Coercion: common questions
Can I learn Scalar Coercion in Hindi?
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Is this Scalar Coercion tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 41 of 65 in the free GraphQL roadmap, in stage 8, Serving over Internet. If you are new to GraphQL, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.