The text discusses the benefits of using GraphQL for managing data in applications, particularly when it comes to scalability, flexibility, and performance. It highlights how GraphQL can be used as a language to describe data requirements, allowing for more efficient management of application state. The text also touches on the importance of designing with real data, incremental adoption, architectural improvements, and the potential for GraphQL to be used everywhere in an application. Additionally, it mentions the growth of tools like Apollo Client 2.0, which enable developers to build scalable and maintainable applications using GraphQL. The author emphasizes the need for collaboration among developers to build upon these advancements and create new possibilities with GraphQL.