A step-by-step guide on exposing WordPress Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) data through a GraphQL API using the Gato GraphQL plugin. Covers querying basic fields with metaValue, handling relational fields by exporting IDs and chaining queries, transforming complex field types like dates using built-in functions, and performing mutations to create or update ACF field values. Includes complete code examples for each scenario and explains the benefits of a headless WordPress architecture for modern frontend frameworks like React, Next.js, and Vue.js.
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Why Expose Your WordPress Website via GraphQL?Gato GraphQL: A Step Above with Full ACF SupportHow to Expose Your ACF Content With Gato GraphQLStep 1: Query Basic ACF FieldsStep 2: Query Relational FieldsStep 3: Query Complex Field TypesStep 4: Mutate ACF Fields via GraphQLFetch your ACF fieldsFinal ThoughtsSort: