The Stack Overflow Podcast WBIT #2: Memories of persistence and the state of state
Jan 7, 2025
John Miller, a staff software engineer at Polly, shares insights from his work in embedded insurance, focusing on enhancing usability through his UI/UX background. He reflects on his unconventional journey from liberal arts to full-stack development, emphasizing the importance of design in tech evolution. The discussion dives into navigating web app architecture, particularly with React and Redux, while tackling state management challenges. Additionally, he highlights the power of assertive communication in engineering teams to foster better collaboration and project outcomes.
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Embedded Insurance at Polly
- Jon works at Polly, an automotive insurtech company that offers embedded insurance.
- This means customers buy insurance at the same time they buy a car or house.
Non-Traditional Tech Entry
- Jon's entry point into tech was through UI/UX, not a traditional CS background.
- He transitioned from support roles to UI development and eventually full-stack.
Tech Stack and Persistence
- Jon's team uses React, Redux, TypeScript for web apps and .NET Core for microservices in Azure.
- They use Azure Table Storage for persistence, which presents queryability challenges.