The Year of Internal Tools

The author reflects on the growing trend of companies developing internal tools to improve efficiency and productivity. They highlight the rise of no-code and low-code tools, citing examples like Figma and Notion, which have enabled companies to create custom solutions without extensive coding knowledge. The author also notes the shift from SaaS (Software as a Service) to IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service), with companies like AWS and Google Cloud providing infrastructure and platform services. Additionally, they mention the increasing use of GitHub and custom-built platforms like Lighthouse and Relay to manage internal tools.