Graphite, an influential time-series and monitoring tool initially developed at Orbitz, has become a standard in the industry due to its simplicity in storing and retrieving metrics. Over the years, the project has seen significant evolution, including the creation of experimental storage engines and a widening gap between its stable 0.9.x branch and the master branch, which led to challenges in aligning developer ambitions with user expectations. The upcoming Graphite 1.0 release aims to bridge this gap by introducing new features such as Storage Finders, which allow customizable backends, and enhancements to render functions and the user interface. The project has revitalized its development pace with community support, contributions, and a focus on user experience, ensuring a consistent cadence of releases and community engagement. This renewed focus is supported by contributions from key figures like Michael Leinartas and Scott Sanders, and the backing of organizations like Raintank, which have helped maintain and guide the project’s growth. Looking forward, the Graphite team plans to tackle a backlog of issues and continue innovating with new features, all while emphasizing documentation and user support to ensure the project's longevity and relevance.