Unpacking GraphQL: Enhancements and Applications

In this episode of the TestGuild DevOps Toolchain Podcast, Joe Colantonio sits down with Matt DeBergalis, CEO of Apollo GraphQL, to explore how GraphQL is transforming the way teams build, ship, and scale applications. Matt shares his journey from open-source pioneer to leading one of the most widely adopted GraphQL platforms in the world—and why GraphQL is more relevant than ever in the age of AI, microservices, and agent-based applications. You’ll discover: How GraphQL eliminates over-fetching, reduces technical debt, and accelerates feature delivery Why it’s a natural fit for AI agents and future-ready architectures How it improves testing, observability, and security without forcing a backend rewrite Lessons from large-scale GraphQL implementations that every DevOps, QA, and platform engineering team should know Whether you’re a developer, tester, or engineering leader, this conversation will give you practical insights to help you build faster, smarter, and with confidence. Try out SmartBear's Bugsnag for free, today. No credit card required: https://testguild.me/bugsnagfree