EP5 - Payload CMS

Dan Ribbens from Payload CMS (‪@payloadcms‬ ) joins Bryce Kaiser. Payload is an open source, headless CMS and application framework built with TypeScript, Node.js, and React.
payloadcms.com/
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SUMMARY
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The podcast features an interview with Dan from Payload, a developer tool for content management and app building.
Payload offers a minimalistic yet versatile approach, allowing users to go beyond simple content management and build full applications.
The target audience is developers, with a focus on providing a robust tool that meets their needs.
Payload has gained traction with around 8,000 projects in production and over 10,000 stars on GitHub.
The company actively engages with its community, providing support and fostering collaboration.
Payload differentiates itself by offering a seamless developer experience and customizable functionality.
It can be used for various projects, from blogs to video games, handling user management, game artifacts, and payments.
Recent developments include the launch of cloud hosting and plans to support multiple databases, including SQL.
The team aims to make Payload compatible with serverless architectures for efficient performance.
They emphasize continuous improvement of the developer experience and catering to the needs of marketing and business teams.
Users can visit the Payload CMS website or join their Discord community for more information and support.
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Recorded at The Factory in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Produced by Roam Productions