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The things engineers are desperate for PMs to understand | Camille Fournier (author of “The Manager’s Path,” ex-CTO at Rent the Runway)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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The overpromise of GraphQL

GraphQL has gained popularity and is often viewed unfavorably by senior developers, indicating a disconnect between its promises and actual implementation. It tends to suggest to front-end engineers that they can work independently of back-end engineers, simplifying collaboration altogether. However, in practice, this assumption often leads to challenges and dissatisfaction within teams. While GraphQL may work well for large organizations like Facebook, smaller teams should approach it with caution, ensuring they clearly understand the specific problems they aim to solve before integrating it into their workflows. This presents GraphQL as a trend that might be overhyped and ineffective for many development scenarios.

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