Code and the Coding Coders who Code it

Episode 44 - Adam McCrea


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What if you could scale your SaaS platforms effortlessly across diverse hosting services? Join us as we welcome Adam McCrea, the brilliant mind behind JudoScale, who takes us through his fascinating evolution from being a Rails developer to creating a cutting-edge autoscaling solution. Adam opens up about the technical challenges he faced while adapting JudoScale for platforms like Render, Fly, and Railway, and how Heroku's unique architecture initially shaped his approach. His journey is one of innovation driven by necessity, as JudoScale originated from a need to optimize costs more efficiently than existing solutions.

Our conversation doesn't shy away from complexity; in fact, it embraces it. Adam shares his experiences of grappling with AWS integration, navigating the intricate maze of ECS, EC2, Fargate, and IAM, all driven by customer demand. We explore the strategic shift from metered billing to flat-tiered pricing and the hurdles faced while setting up a staging environment on Render, ultimately reaffirming Heroku's smoother experience. This episode promises valuable insights into the strategic decisions and architectural reimaginations that keep JudoScale ahead of the game.

Adding a creative flair, we delve into the entertaining world of infomercial production, as Adam recounts his experience crafting a humorous Billy Mays-inspired ad for JudoScale. With the aid of AI tools like ChatGPT and Descript, Adam turned a fun concept into an engaging reality. As we wrap up, Adam shares his excitement for RailsConf in Philadelphia and the significance of fostering connections through digital networking. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a developer seeking innovative scaling solutions, this episode is brimming with insightful takeaways and creative inspiration.

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