Graphite's engineering team is recognized for its exceptional pace in shipping code, not by overworking but by employing an efficient workflow that minimizes bottlenecks and encourages thoughtful iteration. The team uses a unique approach involving stacked pull requests (PRs), which allows for breaking down large changes into smaller, concurrent increments, enabling continuous progress without waiting for PRs to merge. Although their median time to merge is slightly longer than the industry average, the number of merged PRs per engineer is significantly higher, placing them in the 99th percentile compared to industry benchmarks. This method reflects Graphite's philosophy of maximizing efficiency without compromising code quality, demonstrating that a well-structured process and the right tools can lead to remarkable productivity. While acknowledging that fast code delivery isn't the sole metric of success, Graphite illustrates that their approach can inspire other teams to adapt similar strategies to enhance productivity while maintaining quality and work-life balance.