GraphQL is related to graph databases used to store relationships like social networks, but it’s outgrown that connection. Front-end developers looking for a way to work with back-end databases on the server have been embracing GraphQL for its powerful but simple format for expressing complicated requests. While GraphQL is often considered to be closely related to graph databases used to store relationships like social networks, it’s outgrown that connection. Its stripped-down syntax makes it a popular way to fetch all data from tables.