GraphQL is Shopify's technology of choice for building APIs. GraphQL addresses several problems that might sound familiar to anyone who’s worked with a REST API. You can migrate your apps to use the GraphQL Admin API instead of the REST Admin API to take advantage of some of the [benefits of GraphQL](/docs/api/usage/graphql-basics#benefits-of-graphql-over-rest). This section includes guides and resources to help you with the migration process. ## Getting started Refer to the following resources to start migrating from REST to GraphQL:

Migrate to GraphQL from REST

Learn about the things that you need to consider when migrating your app from REST to GraphQL.

Update API calls in your app

Learn how to update your REST API calls to GraphQL API calls using common API client libraries.

Explore GraphQL basics

Learn about the fundamentals of GraphQL.
## Developer tools and resources Explore the following developer tools and resources to learn more about Shopify GraphQL APIs.

.dev Assistant

Generate GraphQL operations, convert REST requests to GraphQL operations, and get interactive help with Shopify's AI-powered assistant.

Trained on Shopify data for high accuracy.

Shopify Dev Assistant VS Code Extension

Access AI-powered Shopify development help directly within Visual Studio Code, with automatic GraphQL query execution and GraphiQL integration.

Seamlessly integrates with your local development workflow. Trained on Shopify data for high accuracy.

GraphQL Admin API reference

Consult the complete reference to Shopify’s GraphQL Admin API.

Shopify Admin API GraphiQL explorer

Browse Shopify’s GraphQL Admin API schema and documentation.

GraphQL Storefront API reference

Consult the complete reference to Shopify’s GraphQL Storefront API.

Shopify Storefront API GraphiQL explorer

Browse Shopify’s Storefront API schema and documentation.

Shopify GraphiQL app

Explore your store's data, and test queries and mutations, using the GraphQL Admin and Storefront APIs.