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Founder and CEO of Retool, David Hsu, talks about simplifying internal frontend creation for engineers. He shares his programming journey, the challenges faced in building Retool, and the benefits of using Retool over Excel for non-developers in large corporations. The discussion includes the evolution of programming languages, optimizing frontend development, and the importance of skilled individuals in software engineering.
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- Retool simplifies frontend development by abstracting repetitive tasks for engineers.
- David Hsu's coding journey was influenced by his background in philosophy and computer science.
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Retool is a platform that streamlines front-end development for engineers by minimizing repetitive tasks. Founded in 2017 by David Su, it has garnered financial support from Sequoia and Stripe Co-Founders, among others. The platform aims to simplify internal front-end creation, offering abstraction of mundane elements. Engineers use Retool to expedite internal tool development, enabling focus on core functionalities.
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