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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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Rebuilding the Integration System and Focusing on HubSpot
01:36 • 12min
Changes in Rails for GitHub's view components and overcoming challenges of legacy code and migration
13:46 • 5min
Working with old legacy systems and data migration
19:01 • 11min
Overhauling the Email System with React
30:16 • 7min
Appropriate Use of React and Upcoming Conferences
36:52 • 2min
Conference Experience and Reflections on the Rise and Fall of Blackberry
39:00 • 3min
Custom Dropdown Challenges in Rails
41:55 • 11min