API Integration — Technical Review
11 emails · Started Feb 1, 2026
- A previous decision (REST API) was overridden today
- Emma needs to pivot her spec doc to GraphQL
- This affects the implementation timeline
Team initially chose REST API for the payment provider integration. Nathan ran benchmarks showing GraphQL is 40% faster for batch queries. Decision changed to GraphQL. Emma needs to update the spec doc. Nathan will help with schema definitions.
Collaborative Tasks
Update spec doc to GraphQL
Emma · Due: In 5 days
Write GraphQL schema definitions
Nathan
Draft REST API spec
Emma
Key Decisions
Switch to GraphQL API (supersedes REST decision)
active"GraphQL is actually 40% faster for our use case. The batch queries are much better for reconciliation."
Use REST API for payment provider integration
superseded"I'd recommend REST for now since we're on a tight deadline."
Email Conversation (3 emails)
Nathan Cole
Feb 1, 2:00 PM
Team, we need to decide on the API approach for the payment provider integration.
Emma Walsh
Feb 2, 10:30 AM
Agreed on REST. I'll start the spec doc today. Should have a draft by Wednesday.
Nathan Cole
Feb 12, 9:00 AM
Change of plan. I ran benchmarks over the weekend and GraphQL is actually 40% faster for our use case.
Nathan Cole
11 days ago
Team, we need to decide on the API approach for the payment provider integration.
Emma Walsh
10 days ago
Agreed on REST. I'll start the spec doc today. Should have a draft by Wednesday.
Nathan Cole
6 hours ago
Change of plan. I ran benchmarks over the weekend and GraphQL is actually 40% faster for our use case.
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