In this episode, Krish Palaniappan discusses the implementation of a specific feature in their mobile app, focusing on system notifications. He explains the different types of notifications, the design considerations for scalability, and the importance of creating a generic framework for future features. The conversation also touches on the managed services offered by Snowpal, emphasizing their commitment to helping clients achieve their software development goals.
Takeaways
- The mobile app allows for 70-75% of web functionalities.
- System notifications can be categorized into user and system notifications.
- Designing features should balance between being generic and avoiding over-engineering.
- Scalability applies to processes, teams, and methodologies, not just systems.
- Using a JSON structure for notifications allows for easy updates without code changes.
- Notifications must be intelligently managed to avoid redundancy for users.
- Experience and skill sets of the team significantly impact project outcomes.
- Managed services are offered to help clients with their software needs.
- Effective communication of new features is crucial for user engagement.
- The importance of a professional appearance in product development.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Snowpal and Mobile App Features
02:54 Exploring System Notifications
09:38 Designing Scalable Features
15:26 Managed Services and Conclusion
