# Arguments

In GraphQL, an argument is a value that is passed to a field in a query or mutation. Arguments allow you to filter or modify the data being returned by a field. Arguments are defined within a field in a GraphQL schema, and have a name, a type, and an optional default value.

To learn more, visit the following links:

- [Get started with Arguments in GraphQL](https://graphql.org/learn/schema/#arguments)