webapp.io
Webapp.io, formerly known as Layer and LayerCI, is a B2B company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in tools and courses for DevOps and web development, designed to enhance software development processes.
Company Overview
webapp.io, formerly known as Layer and LayerCI, is a B2B company based in Toronto, ON, Canada, with a fully remote team. Operating primarily within the engineering, product, and design sub-industry, webapp.io aims to help technology-forward businesses disrupt their industries. The company was founded with the thesis to build a developer-focused platform that is as simple to use as Docker. Their core values emphasize being scalable, approachable, and dependable.
Locations and Remote Work
webapp.io maintains a headquarters in Toronto, Canada, but operates as a fully remote team. Team members are located across various regions, including Canada and other parts of America. This remote-first approach allows flexibility and access to a global talent pool, supporting their mission to assist businesses in disrupting their respective industries.
Products and Services
webapp.io offers various products designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of software development teams. Key products include Preview Environments, Customize Notifications, and Hosting. The company provides a hosted test environment that claims to build 10x faster than general CI/CD platforms. Integrations with tools like Docker, Cypress, and Jest, along with support for multiple programming languages, enable webapp.io to cater to both closed and open software projects. The platform integrates seamlessly with GitHub, GitLab, and BitBucket.
Educational Initiatives
webapp.io invests in education through its Academy, which offers video tutorials to help users learn about the platform and testing automation. They provide a DevOps Engineering Certification course designed for beginners, which covers the three pillars of DevOps Engineering with hands-on exercises and quizzes. Additionally, a course on Foundations of Web Development aims to improve testing automation, tailored for fast-moving software development teams.
Y-Combinator and Team Size
webapp.io was part of the Y-Combinator S20 batch, a known accelerator program that supports startups. Despite its small team size of 4 employees, the company leverages its streamlined operations and remote work structure to maximize productivity and impact in the B2B sector.