One Edge Provider - Build In Public With The Stellate Team Behind OEP

Show Notes: In this episode of GraphQL Radio, Andreas Heiberg, Stellate's Engineering Manager, guides a discussion with colleagues on the deployment of One Edge Provider (OEP). A transformative project for Stellate's system, aimed at significantly enhancing Stellate's caching services. Ensuring 2x faster GraphQL Edge Caching.

The team, consisting of project lead Dominik Petrick, Thomas Heyenbrock, and Stephan Schneider, reflects on challenges, lessons learned, critical decisions, and the transition to a more scalable architecture. This episode delves into Stellate's evolution, explores the motivation behind OEP, and highlights pivotal moments in decision-making; illustrating Stellate's steadfast commitment to innovation. Topics Discussed:Introduction to One Edge Provider (OEP)Origins of Stellate and GraphCDNDeployment StrategiesDecision to Change the SystemScalable and Unified ArchitectureEnd-To-End TestingInitial LimitationsChallengesChoosing Rust and FastlyInitiating the OEP ProjectOEP Deployment ComplexitiesRollout Challenges and Lessons LearnedTraffic Replay SystemBuilding ConfidenceRust and TypeScript NuancesRust's Performance

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Stellate

Andreas Heiberg

Dominic Petrick

Stephan Schneider

Thomas Heyenbrock