How can you avoid infinite loops when querying bidirectional relationships like User and Friend referencing each other?

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GraphQL - Type Relationships

How can you avoid infinite loops when querying bidirectional relationships like User and Friend referencing each other?

ALimit query depth or select specific fields to prevent recursion

BRemove one side of the relationship

CUse scalar types instead of object types

DAlways query both sides fully

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand recursion risk
Bidirectional relationships can cause queries to loop infinitely if both sides are queried fully without limits.
Step 2: Apply query depth control
Limiting how deep the query goes or selecting only needed fields prevents infinite recursion.
Final Answer:
Limit query depth or select specific fields to prevent recursion -> Option A
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