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
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
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