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stable_id: skills/skills-sh-apollographql-skills-graphql-operations
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title: skills-sh-apollographql-skills-graphql-operations
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  # Query Patterns
  This reference covers patterns for writing effective GraphQL queries.
  ## Table of Contents
  - [Query Structure](#query-structure)
  - [Field Selection](#field-selection)
  - [Aliases](#aliases)
  - [Directives](#directives)
  - [Query Naming](#query-naming)
  - [Query Organization](#query-organization)
  - [Performance Optimization](#performance-optimization)
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