Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 693: Lessons Learned & Bugs Fixed from Launching Syntax.fm
Nov 15, 2023
The hosts share insights from launching their new website, emphasizing the mantra of launching now instead of perfecting later. They discuss the importance of error monitoring and navigating bugs, including a quirky mishap with black text on a black background. The transition from OpenAI to Anthropic for AI-generated show notes highlights the challenges of prompt placement. Local development advancements are celebrated for speeding up deployment, and amusing anecdotes about managing pet supplies add some humor to the tech talk!
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Launch Now
- Launch your product even if it's not perfect.
- You can always add improvements later.
Transcript Bug
- Wes ran into database timeout issues with large transcripts.
- He resolved this by manually parsing and creating records iteratively instead of nested creates.
Error Monitoring
- Use an error monitoring service like Sentry.
- It helps identify and fix bugs quickly, especially during a launch.