Can i serve entire database as service without writing new backend . Let's say I have react frontend and I want write graphQL queries using Apollo without writing a new node application and my own resolvers ?

Yes, you can. It's not a typical setup however.

Well, basic crud is very straightforward. You can use forwardTo and get up and running fast. But any business logic will need a resolver.

I'm interested in this question as well. But as I understand in this case it works without authorization?

... every time I see these questions, I'm sad that RethinkDB folded. They developed Horizon for this exact use case. As Jared said, I would still put a GraphQL server in front and

forwardTo

as needed.

you can setup you own auth in middleware. We use graphql-shield