Medusa 2.0 - The Modular Open-Source Commerce Platform

Show notes

Content:

  • The origin of Medusa: How Sebastian's experience at a development agency working with Shopify and other platforms led to the creation of a flexible, developer-focused e-commerce framework.
  • Why SaaS can be a bottleneck: Insights into the limitations of traditional SaaS platforms for businesses with unique needs and how Medusa fills this gap.
  • Medusa's architecture and tech stack: A modular, headless system built with Node.js and TypeScript, designed for customization and scalability.
  • Real-world use cases: Examples like Heineken's distributor platform and a custom-built POS solution for Tekla Fabrics.
  • Medusa Cloud: The newly introduced hosting service that simplifies deployments, preview environments, and operations for developers.
  • Open-source philosophy: Why Medusa uses an MIT license and how its vibrant community of contributors supports the project.
  • Future roadmap: Focus on B2B starter templates, marketplace integrations, and enhancing the Medusa Cloud experience.

Sebastian shares how Medusa empowers developers while lowering the cost of customizations for businesses. If you're interested in the intersection of e-commerce, open source, and developer tools, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

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