docs/api/core/interfaces/mutation/index.md
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# Core >> Interfaces >> ApolloMutation || 20
Mutation components affect your app's state by issuing mutations to the GraphQL server. Manage your cache by implementing an [updater](#updater) function, and provide the perception of performance with [Optimistic UI](#optimisticresponse).
Mutation components inherit the [ApolloElementInterface](../element/).