GraphQL Walkthrough

Vega GraphQL Walkthrough #

Introduction #

To help you get familar with the Vega Protocol GraphQL API, we provide an online Walkthrough Application to exectute queries and updates.

Along the way you will learn how to:

  • View markets, orders, trades and accounts
  • Subscribe to live market updates
  • Place orders and manage your account
  • Interact with the Vega Ecosystem through Governance Proposals

The source for the application can be found at vega-walkthrough.

If you are looking for a guide on how to create a ReactJS application that interacts with the Vega GraphQL API, take a look at the Vega GraphQL React Starter tutorial.

Prerequisites #

Vega #

Before using this guide check out the Vega Documentation.

To use Vega you need a wallet.

You can try out Vega using on the web using the Testnet Fairground Console.

GraphQL Playground #

Open the Vega GraphQL playground. You can use it alongside the walkthrough to explore the full Vega GraphQL API.