Company
Date Published
Author
Tomas Reimers
Word count
635
Language
English
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None

Summary

Graphite is a modern and opinionated code review platform designed to enhance the efficiency and enjoyment of software development for fast-moving teams. Originating from a need to replicate the powerful internal tools used by major tech companies like Google and Facebook, Graphite was initially developed to support stacked changes, enabling engineers to break down large tasks into smaller, independently testable and reviewable code changes. This approach not only facilitates higher-quality feedback and quicker integration but also helps reviewers provide more precise input on manageable changes. Following the discontinuation of Phabricator, the platform garnered significant interest from engineers seeking to continue using stacked changes, prompting the developers to fully commit to Graphite's potential. The platform offers features such as customizable pull request inboxes, a keyboard-first review workflow, and rapid response times, all integrated directly with GitHub. The team behind Graphite aims to revolutionize code review with a focus on craftsmanship akin to tools like Linear and VSCode, and invites interested users to participate in their private beta.