Software Reusability: Build once, build it well and make it customizable
Snowpal Podcast: Discuss the reusability and integration of backend systems, highlighting the benefits of leveraging Snowpal's existing solutions rather than reinventing the wheel.
In this podcast episode, Krish compares the Instacart and Wegmans apps to identify commonalities and similarities. He discusses the reusability and integration of backend systems, highlighting the benefits of leveraging existing solutions rather than reinventing the wheel. Krish also explains Snowpal's business model, which focuses on selling software and licenses to other companies. He showcases the integration of multiple products within the Snowpal app and emphasizes the importance of balancing verticals and horizontals in software development.
Takeaways
Leveraging existing solutions and reusing backend systems can save time and resources in software development.
Selling software and licenses can be a successful business model, allowing companies to provide ready-made solutions to other businesses.
Integrating multiple products within an app can provide a comprehensive solution for users.
Balancing verticals (specific solutions) and horizontals (platform layers) is crucial for successful software development.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Context
02:02 Comparison of Instacart and Wegmans Apps
13:00 Reusability and Integration of Backend Systems
17:20 Snowpal's Business Model
21:12 Integration of Multiple Products in SnowPAL App
26:10 Reuse of Snowpal's Web Application
28:37 Balancing Verticals and Horizontals in Software Development
29:07 Conclusion
Podcast
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Transcript
Podcast on Other Platforms
Snowpal Products
Backends as Services on AWS Marketplace
Mobile Apps on App Store and Play Store
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