[RECAP] Apollo Community Meetup - APIs That Evolve, Part 1: Avoiding Perfectionism and Grand Designs

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:apollo_logo_orange: :busts_in_silhouette: [RECAP] Apollo Community Meetup - APIs That Evolve, Part 1: Avoiding Perfectionism and Grand Design

:date: Meetup Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

:studio_microphone: Featured Speaker: @dan_boerner (Apollo)

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC

Ambitious API initiatives often stall under the weight of big plans and ideal architectures. But what if your first move didn’t need to be perfect, just valuable?

At this meetup, we discussed the forces that pull teams toward high-risk, overambitious early goals and why it’s better to resist them. Dan Boerner led a conversation on API evolution, emphasizing the importance of balancing ambition with demonstrated value and delivering results while avoiding perfectionism.

The team explored challenges in schema design, governance, and cross-team alignment, highlighting the need for a balanced approach between demand-driven and domain-driven models. They also discussed the importance of accountability, flexibility, and the potential use of AI tools in schema proposals, concluding with a decision to continue the conversation in the community.

:film_projector: Watch the recording below:

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:pushpin: MEETING RESOURCES

:link: Here are some resources that were shared during the talk:

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Hey! Quick reminder - Meetup tomorrow!

This week’s meetup kicks off a new series: APIs That Evolve. We’re talking about how to avoid orchestration perfectionism and instead start with high-impact moves that prove value fast.

If that sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve all been there :slightly_smiling_face: Would love to have you join to share your stories and please share the event with your team!

I’ll be sharing a deck with all my best advice - attendees will get access to the deck.
~Dan