Omniref
Omniref was a San Francisco-based B2B company in the engineering, product, and design sector, part of the Y-Combinator W15 batch, which shut down in January 2017.
About Omniref
Omniref was a B2B company based in San Francisco, CA, USA. It operated in the engineering, product and design sub-industry and was part of the Y-Combinator W15 batch. The company primarily served the United States and Canada markets. Despite having a small team of two, Omniref made significant contributions to the software development community before shutting down in January 2017.
Notable Blog Posts
Omniref preserved its most popular blog posts after closing operations. These posts covered a range of technical topics, such as Ruby garbage collection, Ruby libraries, and writing extensions for Firefox. Other subjects included programming before starting a startup, the future of the Ruby language with potential features for Ruby 3.0, memory leaks in Rails applications, and static typing in Ruby. The blog also analyzed performance improvements in Ruby 2.2, specifically in garbage collection.
Developing Firefox Extensions
One of Omniref's blog posts provided a detailed account of the challenges and experiences involved in developing browser extensions for Firefox. This post critiqued the state of Firefox's tools for developing these extensions and examined the review process for addons. It offered valuable insights into the nuanced aspects of browser extension development, particularly for Firefox.
Lessons from Startups
Omniref shared lessons learned from the startup environment through their blog. These posts highlighted the importance of code quality and effective problem-solving in programming. The company provided a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by startups, offering practical advice and insights based on real-world experiences.