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Rails is better low code than low code

“We need a very simple CRUD app for managing the reservations.” They1 said. “Don’t spend too much time on it.” They added. They are the stakeholders or the boss or maybe yourself. Whoever is asking for this application. ↩

In that very moment, and only for the duration of this article, I gain the ability to project my thoughts into the future down the timelines caused by both choices. Finally I do get something working with several custom lambda functions and using some of the platform features in a way that I doubt fit in the intended usage. Unfortunately, the new feature was so well received and is increasing engagement so much that they’ve decided to spin this off from an internal product into a public SaaS.

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