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Some reflections

For years, I've prioritized maximizing Coda's built-in capabilities over pack development. I've found that packs, while useful, often introduce unnecessary complexity. My focus has been on mastering Coda's core functions – buttons, automations, and complex calculations – to deliver robust solutions.

However, client feedback highlighted a challenge: while they appreciated the results, they struggled to maintain the intricate logic. Holiday management, with its country-specific variations and dynamic rules (like 'the first Monday of the month'), became a prime example. Maintaining this manually proved unsustainable.

This led me to develop a holiday pack, and it prompted a reassessment of my stance on packs. While I still advocate for minimizing their use, I recognize their value in specific scenarios. You'll find a few packs I've created on this page.

A word of caution: not all packs are created equal. Some are invaluable, others less so. For instance, packs handling delta data can be resource-intensive.

Ultimately, my approach remains: prioritize Coda's native features. If a pack offers a genuinely necessary solution, then it's worth considering. To reflect this, my paid packs are priced at $0.99 – a symbolic barrier, encouraging thoughtful evaluation.

Explore the packs I've assembled, and let me know your thoughts on their usefulness to the Coda maker community.

DB Packs

DB Packs

Name

pack link

demo doc

description

price

Capital Tracker Pro

Open

Public Holidays Pro

Open

Annuity Pro

Open

Date Delta Pro Multilingual

Open

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