The exploration of Evolutionary Database Design, GraphQL, and schema migrations is detailed from the perspective of a new member of the Hasura team, focusing on how these technologies can enhance database management and development. Evolutionary Database Design is highlighted as a long-standing practice that improves integration between database administrators and application developers, ensures schema versioning, and supports automation in managing database changes. It is emphasized that these practices, while sometimes associated with Agile methodologies, are independent and effective in maintaining robust database systems. The use of GraphQL via APIs is discussed as a modern approach to database access, necessitating the management of API and database schemas in tandem, which can be facilitated by tools like the Hasura CLI. Future posts will delve into practical examples of database schema migrations, illustrating how to set up schema migrations for new applications using both user interfaces and manual processes with Hasura's tools.