Explain the concept and mechanics of DataLoader.
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
DataLoader is a utility pattern for data fetching that provides request-scoped batching and caching.
Deep explanation
You provide it a batch loading function that accepts an array of keys and returns a Promise resolving to an array of values of the same length and order. When resolvers call .load(key), DataLoader returns a Promise. It waits until the next tick of the event loop, groups all accumulated keys, calls the batch function once, and resolves all promises.
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