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beeps and on-call for Next.js developers with Joey Parsons

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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Quick takeaways

Beeps is specifically designed for Next.js developers, aiming to address their unique challenges in incident management and on-call processes.

Current on-call systems lack innovation, often overwhelming engineers with notifications and stress, which Beeps seeks to alleviate through enhanced support.

The platform integrates AI-driven tools to provide engineers with essential context during incidents, thus improving reaction times and overall system reliability.

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Focus on Next.js Developers

Beeps is designed specifically for Next.js developers, who make up a large portion of the modern development landscape. This focus stems from the realization that Next.js has emerged as a leading framework for building applications, and its users face unique challenges regarding infrastructure and on-call processes. By understanding the specific needs of this developer community, Beeps aims to create an on-call platform tailored to improve their experience. This targeted approach promises to streamline incident management and enhance reliability for engineers using Next.js.

Intro

2min

Navigating Tech's Evolving Landscape

9min

Recognizing the Next.js Community as a Key Market

2min

Revolutionizing On-Call Systems for Better Incident Management

4min

Streamlining Alerts with Beeps

22min

Optimizing On-Call Strategies for Lean Engineering Teams

2min

Building Resilient On-Call Systems

6min

beeps is a startup focused on building an on-call platform for Next.js. The company is grounded in the key insight that Next.js has become a dominant framework for modern development. A key motivation in leveraging Next.js is to create a developer-first experience for on-call.

Joey Parsons is the founder and CEO of beeps, and he previously founded effx which was acquired by Figma in 2021. Joey joins the show to talk about the platform, starting a company without an explicit AI focus, the limitations of current on-call systems, building on Next.js, and more.

Full Disclosure: This episode is sponsored by Beeps.

Sean’s been an academic, startup founder, and Googler. He has published works covering a wide range of topics from AI to quantum computing. Currently, Sean is an AI Entrepreneur in Residence at Confluent where he works on AI strategy and thought leadership. You can connect with Sean on LinkedIn.