Consolidate Duplicate `apolloClient.ts` Files

Consolidate duplicate apolloClient.ts into a single source of truth

Overview

There are currently two separate apolloClient.ts files in the codebase:

• server/apolloClient.ts
• utils/helpers/apolloClient.ts

(Please adjust paths if slightly different.)

Problem

Having multiple Apollo Client setup files can lead to:

• Configuration drift
• Confusion about which client instance should be used
• Inconsistent behavior if updates are applied to one file but not the other
• Increased maintenance overhead

Over time, this increases the risk of subtle bugs related to caching, authentication headers, or link configuration.

Proposed Solution

• Review both implementations
• Consolidate them into a single shared Apollo Client configuration
• Move the unified file to a clear shared location (e.g., src/lib/apolloClient.ts)
• Update all imports throughout the codebase to reference the consolidated file
• Remove the redundant implementation after migration

Expected Impact

• Reduced code duplication
• Improved maintainability
• Consistent Apollo Client configuration across the frontend
• Easier future enhancements and debugging

Type: Refactor / Code Quality Improvement
Difficulty: Easy (Good First Issue)

Start by comparing server/apolloClient.ts and utils/helpers/apolloClient.ts, adjusting the paths if the files differ. Search the codebase for imports of both implementations and identify a suitable shared location for the unified client. Done means all imports use one configuration and the redundant implementation is removed.