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So, you've decided to dive into the wild world of GraphQL? Excellent choice, my brave friend. But here's the deal: GraphQL isn't just a shiny new toy for developers-it's a double-edged sword. On one side, it's sleek, powerful, and makes APIs feel like they were forged in the fires of Mount Efficiency. On the other side? Well... attackers are already sharpening their knives, waiting for you to make a single mistake. That's where this book comes in. Defending and Attacking GraphQL is not your typical ""dry and dusty"" security manual. Nope. I wrote this guide to feel like you're having a caffeinated conversation with a friend who has seen one too many breaches go horribly wrong. We'll laugh, we'll cry (okay, mostly laugh), and we'll definitely cringe at some real-world GraphQL security nightmares. More importantly, we'll walk through exactly how attackers exploit GraphQL APIs-and how you can stop them cold. Inside these pages, you'll learn: How GraphQL differs from REST (and why attackers secretly love that difference). The fundamental building blocks-schemas, resolvers, queries-and how they can be both your superpower and your weakness. What happens when you leave introspection wide open (hint: it's like giving burglars your house blueprints). Attacks ranging from over-fetching to chained exploits that make defenders break out in stress rashes. Practical, battle-tested defenses: query complexity limits, access control strategies, rate limiting, and other ""don't-leave-home-without-them"" techniques. How to test, audit, and continuously monitor your GraphQL APIs like a pro. And finally-where the future of GraphQL security is heading (spoiler: it's not slowing down anytime soon). Whether you're a developer just trying to keep your GraphQL endpoint from spilling secrets, a security professional tasked with breaking (and then fixing) APIs, or a curious hacker who just loves learning new tricks-this book is your roadmap. Think of it as half technical playbook, half motivational pep talk, with just enough sarcasm sprinkled in to keep you awake during the scary parts. By the time you're done, you won't just know how to defend against attacks-you'll understand how attackers think. And that's the ultimate power move. Because the best way to protect your GraphQL APIs isn't crossing your fingers and hoping for the best; it's arming yourself with knowledge, vigilance, and maybe a little bit of paranoia. So buckle up. Let's defend, attack, and master GraphQL together. And hey-if nothing else, you'll at least walk away with some great ""you won't believe what I saw in production once"" stories to tell at your next developer meetup.

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