Introduction

In a recent update to our eCommerce platform, we faced an issue with handling stale Stripe customer IDs during the checkout process. When users referenced a deleted Stripe customer, our application would encounter errors that disrupted the checkout experience. To improve the user journey, we implemented a solution that gracefully handles this scenario.

The Challenge

Introduction

In our latest update, we've implemented a significant enhancement to our application by introducing the Vlog feature. This feature allows users to create, edit, and manage posts effectively through a new resource—SystemPost. In this post, we'll explore the decisions made during development, technical implementations, and the overall impact on the user experience.

The Challenge

Introduction

Our LinkedIn publishing feature required enhancements to improve user experience and adherence to project standards. This post details the implementation of error handling for post scheduling and internationalization of new error messages.

The Challenge

• Unique constraint violations when scheduling posts for the same day needed proper handling
• Error messages required

Introduction

The recent enhancements to PostGenerationServiceV2 aimed to address two critical aspects: security and performance. This service is pivotal in handling large data sets and generating posts based on developer activity. However, its previous implementation had limitations, particularly concerning data processing efficiency and the potential exposure of sensitive information.

Introduction

Our application required enhancements to its multi-tenant capabilities and error handling mechanisms. The existing PostGenerator and SetTenantSchema middleware needed improvements for better compatibility with multi-tenant setups and to ensure visibility into issues without disrupting user experience.

Development

The enhancements involved updating the PostGenerator to include

Introduction

The project required enhancements to the localization and UI elements for the lifetime offer. The goal was to clearly communicate the availability of the lifetime plan during the early access phase.

Development

To achieve this, we updated the translation files for English, Spanish, French, and German to include a new message indicating the limited availability of the lifetime

Introduction

Our application's welcome message was initially designed to cater to a global audience, with translations in multiple languages. However, the inclusion of a subdescription in the welcome translations proved to be unnecessary, complicating the localization process.

The Challenge

The legacy welcome translations had several pain points:

• The presence of a subdescription resulted