diff --git a/src/pages/blog/2024-10-14-welcome-yaacov.md b/src/pages/blog/2024-10-14-welcome-yaacov.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..1447f4d43e --- /dev/null +++ b/src/pages/blog/2024-10-14-welcome-yaacov.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +--- +title: "Welcoming Yaacov Rydzinski to the GraphQL.js Maintainer Team" +tags: ["blog"] +date: 2024-10-14 +byline: Jory Burson and Benjie Gillam +--- + +We are thrilled to announce a new co-maintainer of GraphQL.js: Yaacov Rydzinski +[@Yaacov Rydzinski](https://github.com/yaacovCR) has been approved as a +co-maintainer of GraphQL.js! + +Yaacov’s journey into open source and GraphQL is unique, having earned degrees +in both Medicine and Computer Science. Whereas most maintainers are employed as +software developers, Yaacov is a radiologist by day and star GraphQL +contributor by night. Yaacov brings real-world, end-user experience building +APIs and tools for the medical field - sounds like a superhero to us! + +GraphQL.js is a fundamental library in the GraphQL ecosystem, serving as the +reference implementation of the GraphQL specification in JavaScript. It provides +the essential building blocks for defining GraphQL schemas, executing queries, +and validating data, making it a critical tool for developers building GraphQL +APIs. As the backbone of many GraphQL-based applications and services, +GraphQL.js plays a pivotal role in driving the adoption and evolution of GraphQL +technology across the web development community. + +The GraphQL.js maintainers ensure the project's health by managing +contributions, reviewing code, addressing issues, and guiding its evolution. +Their role is vital in maintaining the quality, security, and relevance of the +software, fostering a collaborative environment, and engaging with the +community. + +Please join us in welcoming Yaacov to the GraphQL.js team, and join us for an +upcoming +[GraphQL.js Working Group](https://github.com/graphql/graphql-wg?tab=readme-ov-file#subcommittee-meetings) +meeting!