Open Source Startup Podcast
E172: How MetalBear Makes Cloud Development 100x Faster
Apr 7, 2025
Aviram Hassan, Co-Founder & CEO of MetalBear, shares insights on transforming cloud development with their tool, mirrord, which allows developers to run local code in remote environments. He discusses the pain points of traditional staging setups and how their innovative approach enhances concurrency. Aviram highlights the significance of open-source in building trust with major enterprise clients and reveals how early monetization aligns with their mission. Tune in for valuable strategies on streamlining developer workflows and navigating the challenges of open-source software.
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Quick takeaways
- MetalBear's innovative tool, MirrorD, enhances backend development by allowing developers to seamlessly use local code within remote environments, improving efficiency.
- Adopting an open source model fostered community trust and feedback, which was vital in refining MirrorD and aligning it with market demands.
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Origins and Challenges of MetalBear
MetalBear was conceptualized to address significant challenges faced by backend engineers, particularly in testing code in the fintech sector where they encountered difficulties in accessing models and data. The lack of efficient testing environments meant developers were often forced to deploy code to a staging environment that was cumbersome and time-consuming, often taking days. To mitigate this, the idea of MirrorD emerged, intended to facilitate seamless interaction with existing remote environments without the need for duplication. This innovation promises not only to enhance testing efficiency but also to allow developers to share remote environments, knitting together a more collaborative workflow.
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