[Solved] In GraphQL, what does the parent argument in a resolver function represent? — Ans: The result returned from the resolver of the parent field | GraphQL

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In GraphQL, what does the parent argument in a resolver function represent?

AThe result returned from the resolver of the parent field

BThe arguments passed to the query

CThe context shared across all resolvers

DThe GraphQL schema definition

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the role of the parent argument
The parent argument holds the result of the previous resolver in the resolver chain, typically the parent field's resolved value.
Step 2: Differentiate from other resolver arguments
Arguments are passed separately as args, context is a shared object, and schema defines types, so these are not the parent argument.
Final Answer:
The result returned from the resolver of the parent field -> Option A
Quick Check:
parent = previous resolver result [OK]

Quick Trick: Parent holds previous resolver's output, not args or context [OK]

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