GraphQL Codegen has been the go-to tool for generating types for GraphQL clients for over a decade. But as use cases grew, so did the friction: excessive generated code, complex setups, and growing confusion among users on how to use the output. In this talk, we'll explore a new client-focused Codegen setup that rethinks those trade-offs. You'll see how we drastically reduce generated output, ensure correct and predictable types, and provide a smooth migration path from existing tools without sacrificing flexibility or safety. We'll also dive into the story behind the change: a collaboration between Eddy (The Guild) and Igor (Yelp), sparked by a single question and shaped by open discussion across time zones. It’s a look at how community feedback, real-world constraints, and trust can drive the biggest evolution in Codegen’s history.
The Guild & SEEK, Lead Engineer
Eddy is a Lead Engineer at SEEK, where he builds GraphQL-driven applications by day. By night, he moonlights at The Guild as a GraphQL Code Generator maintainer—with the unrelenting support of his two cats.
Yelp, Senior Developer
Seasoned full-stack sorcerer with 20+ years crafting scalable web empires, from Montreal's tech trenches to global gigs at spots like Yelp and beyond.
Join two transformative days of expert insights and innovation to shape the next decade of APIs!