Practical GraphQL - Become a GraphQL Ninja - Adding CORS to GraphQL

The video tutorial explains the concept of Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) and its importance in web development. It highlights the issue of browsers blocking resources from different domains or ports and provides a solution by installing and configuring the CORS package in an Express application. The tutorial also emphasizes the need for specific configurations in production environments to ensure security.

Why is CORS necessary when accessing resources from different domains or ports?

• To prevent unauthorized access to resources

• To enhance the speed of data transfer

• To ensure data is encrypted during transfer

• To allow multiple users to access the same resource simultaneously

What is the purpose of the 'cors' package in an Express application?

• To optimize server performance

• To enable cross-origin requests

• To manage user authentication

• To handle database connections

How can you specify which hosts and ports are allowed to access a GraphQL endpoint?

• By setting parameters in the 'cors' middleware

• By configuring the server's firewall

• By using a VPN

• By modifying the React app's settings

In a production environment, why is it important to specify options for the 'cors' middleware?

• To improve server response time

• To enable automatic updates

• To restrict access to trusted domains and ports

• To reduce the size of data packets

What should you consult for more detailed information on configuring the 'cors' package?

• The React documentation

• The Express server guide

• The 'cors' package documentation

• The GraphQL API reference