Software Engineering Daily beeps and on-call for Next.js developers with Joey Parsons
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Jan 21, 2025 Joey Parsons, the founder and CEO of Beeps—a startup focused on creating an on-call platform for Next.js developers—shares his journey from founding effx, which was acquired by Figma, to addressing on-call challenges in tech. He delves into the rapid rise of Next.js and its community, the limitations of current on-call systems, and how Beeps aims to streamline incident management. The conversation touches on using AI to improve alert handling and reduce noise for developers, especially benefiting junior engineers. Joey highlights the emotional toll and need for resilience in on-call responsibilities.
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Beeps and Next.js
- Beeps is an on-call platform for modern developers, specifically targeting Next.js users.
- It addresses the unique infrastructure challenges of Next.js and Vercel, offering a rethought on-call experience.
Joey's background
- Joey Parsons, founder of Beeps, has extensive experience in infrastructure and reliability, including roles at Rackspace, Airbnb, and Figma.
- His experience with on-call challenges motivated him to create Beeps.
Non-AI Focus in an AI World
- Starting a non-AI-focused company during the AI hype cycle can be challenging.
- It's harder to cut through the noise when investors are fixated on AI.
