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Configuring the pluginReturning a payload object or the mutated entity for mutations

Returning a payload object or the mutated entity for mutations

We can configure mutation fields to return either of these 2 different entities:

  • A payload object type
  • Directly the mutated entity

Using payload object types for mutations in the schema can be configured as follows, in order of priority:

✅ Specific mode for the custom endpoint or persisted query, defined in the schema configuration

Defining if to use payload object types for mutations, set in the Schema configuration

✅ Default mode, defined in the Settings

If the schema configuration has value "Default", it will use the mode defined in the Settings:

Defining if to use payload object types for mutations, in the Settings
Defining if to use payload object types for mutations, in the Settings