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Code and the Coding Coders who Code it

Episode 28 - Matt Swanson

Sep 12, 2023
Matt Swanson, known as Mr. 'Boring Rails', discusses removing premature abstractions, the impact of decision fatigue on exploration, and finding ActionMailer to be better than expected. They also dive into rebuilding integration systems, overcoming challenges of legacy code, and overhauling the email system with React.
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Quick takeaways

  • Removing premature abstractions and overcoming challenges in rewriting integration systems.
  • Focusing solely on HubSpot CRM to refine marketing efforts and align product offerings.

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Rewriting the HubSpot Integration

The main focus of the podcast episode was on Matt's work of rewriting the HubSpot integration for their app. He discussed how their product allows users to build onboarding plans using a standard Rails app and connect those plans to HubSpot CRM. The integration involved syncing data back and forth and overcoming challenges related to the implementation and functionality of the integration system.

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