
THE GOOD THING is.. a podcast by Stefan Avram (CCO) and Jens Neuse (CEO), focusing on APIs, software development, GraphQL, and the trade-offs in engineering. Inspired by our startup journey at WunderGraph, The Good Thing comes from a phrase we often use to find the positives in any situation, no matter the challenges. With a casual chat format, our podcast dives into real-world challenges, lessons... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 30 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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No, we’re NOT abandoning Federation. We’re taking it to the next level.
This week on The Good Thing podcast, Stefan Avram (CCO) and Jens Neuse (CEO) break down how Federation reshapes collaboration, scales developer velocity, and sets the stage for ... more
Is great customer support as important as a great product?
Viola Marku is the Customer Success Manager at WunderGraph, where she partners closely with engineering-led teams to drive successful adoption of federated architecture across complex organi... more
APIs run the modern digital world, but what separates the good from the great?
Daniel has been part of the codecentric team since October 2016. Since the beginning of 2022 he works as Principal API Consultant at the Dortmund branch. Starting as a co... more
How do you ship major enterprise features at scale with confidence?
In case you missed it: we just released Cosmo Connect, which we believe is the next generation of GraphQL federation. Cosmo Connect allows you to bring all your datasources onto the... more
What defines a truly great developer experience?
Sam Lambert is the CEO at PlanetScale, building the next-generation cloud database. Previously Sam was Vice President of Engineering at GitHub, where he was responsible for scaling the company and cul... more
What’s the future of API’s in an AI-powered world?
Kevin Swiber is an API strategy advisor with 15+ years of experience in standards and startups. They have a history of working in leading roles through software engineering, infrastructure operation... more
AI tools were supposed to 10x developer productivity. But what if they’re actually slowing us down?
A new study from METR found that AI coding tools like Cursor and Copilot slowed experienced developers down by 19 percent on average. A vindicating f... more
Happy Friday, and Welcome Back!
Cursor's recent pricing change sparked a developer exodus. But it really wasn’t about the price.
2025’s darling AI-code-editor Cursor shook its community this week with surprise pricing and usage changes that blindsi... more
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Focused on technology, especially APIs and software development, this podcast presents engaging discussions around the intricacies of GraphQL and engineering trade-offs. The hosts, drawing from their experiences in a startup, create a casual chat atmosphere that often includes anecdotes and humor. It features insights from notable guests across various companies, shedding light on real-world challenges and lessons learned in the tech landscape. This approach not only makes complex topics more relatable but also encourages a positive outlook on the hurdles faced in technology and development.
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Recent guests on The Good Thing include:
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3. Sam Lambert
4. Kevin Swiber
5. Robert Farr
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