Fork Around And Find Out Making Smart Infrastructure Decisions with Lauren Long
Feb 7, 2025
Lauren Long, co-founder and CTO of Ampersand and former Google developer, shares her experiences bridging Big Tech and startups. She dives into the architectural wonders of Ampersand and discusses the intricacies of backend systems. Lauren provides hot takes on serverless and Kubernetes, exploring the trade-offs and implications for cost-effectiveness. The conversation also touches on the importance of effective API management and customer insights, all delivered with a touch of humor and technical flair.
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Firebase Integrations
- Lauren Long's experience at Firebase, building integrations for Stripe and Twilio, revealed the difficulty of integrating with customers' diverse tools.
- This led to the realization that a dedicated platform was needed to manage the complexity of custom integrations.
API Inconsistencies
- Prepare for API inconsistencies when building integrations, especially with authentication methods.
- Not all APIs follow OAuth, and some require custom code due to non-standard implementations.
Integration Impact
- Integrations affect various roles beyond developers, including sales, customer support, and leadership.
- This broader impact highlights the need for solutions that address the concerns of all stakeholders, not just engineers.