Cam Saul

Chief Architect at Metabase, an open-source business intelligence platform. In his role, he wears multiple hats, including reviewing architectural documents, managing developer tasks, and writing custom linters to ensure code quality.

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Feb 17, 2025 • 57min

Episode 10. Open-source is like all eyes looking at it, with Cam Saul, Metabase

Cam Saul, Chief Architect at Metabase, discusses the rapid development benefits of transitioning from Python to Clojure. He highlights how Clojure's stability allows for building upon existing work more efficiently. The conversation delves into the importance of a collaborative open-source culture that attracts contributors, as well as the challenges of hiring developers familiar with Clojure's syntax. Cam shares insights on navigating over-engineering in startups and the balance between code quality and accessibility in a JavaScript-heavy environment.

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