When you’re scaling systems, moving fast is only half the battle. You also need clarity around architecture, real-world feedback, and a deep understanding of how tools like GraphQL and AI actually fit into your pipeline. That’s where experience counts—and this week, we brought in one of the best.
On this episode of The Good Thing, Jens and Stefan are joined by Robert Farr, Principal Software Architect at Procore. With 22+ years in engineering and a track record across distributed systems, big data, and cloud architecture, Robert brings hard-earned perspective to the kinds of problems you don’t read about in tutorials.
We cover:
Where delivery pipelines break down at scale—and how to fix them
The realities of GraphQL Federation—what holds up, and what doesn’t
How AI is actually being used in engineering orgs today
Lessons from building resilient systems under real-world pressure
If you're navigating GraphQL, scaling platforms, or figuring out how AI fits into your workflows—this one’s packed with hard-won insight.
We’d love to hear your thoughts:
What’s the biggest challenge in your delivery pipeline right now?
Tune in every Friday at 9 AM on YouTube (WunderGraph - Stefan & Jens) for new Live episodes!
Watch this episode here: Lessons from 22 Years of Building at Scale – Robert Farr (Principal Architect, Procore)
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