Developers after Dark

About Developers after Dark

Developers After Dark is a conversation, hosted by Nick Laporte, that is wrapped in a candy-coated shell of coding, careers, technology, and how they all crash into each other at any given moment. The conversation is light hearted and fun while still providing the human element. You can watch Developers After Dark every other Wednesday on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts.

Publisher

HubSpot Developers

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Oct 2024

Latest episode

31 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Mar 2026

   Ep 42 - App Certification with the Ecosystem Quality Team | Developers:After Dark

   What does HubSpot app certification actually take? Jana sits down with HubSpot’s ecosystem quality team to break down the app certification process, what makes a certified app, and how to succeed in the HubSpot marketplace. In this episode of Developers After Dark, Jana is joined by Marina Lupin and Brittany, two senior technical program managers who live and breathe HubSpot app certification. Together, they unpack what certification really means beyond just a badge—why it’s a signal of trust, how it impacts partner growth, and what developers should expect when applying. You’ll get an inside look at how the app certification process works from submission to review, including why apps fail, how requirements like 60 active installs and 95% API success rates came to be, and what changed with the new two-year recertification cycle. The team also shares practical advice for HubSpot developers on how to prepare, what mistakes to avoid, and how to use the certified app badge to stand out in the HubSpot marketplace. If you’re building apps for HubSpot or thinking about applying for HubSpot app certification, this episode gives you the clarity (and honesty) you need. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Women’s History Month kickoff 01:49 Meet Jana, Marina, and Brittany 04:00 What HubSpot app certification really means 06:36 Balancing quality vs supporting partners 14:00 Why the install requirement changed (6 → 60) 24:00 The new two-year recertification cycle 30:57 What happens after you submit your app 35:48 Common reasons apps fail certification 43:00 What reviewers actually look for 54:00 Pre-flight checklist before applying 59:00 How to use your certified app badge 01:02:44 Wrap-up and final thoughts Resources & Links HubSpot App Certification Requirements: https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/apps/developer-platform/list-apps/apply-for-certification/certification-requirements (https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/apps/developer-platform/list-apps/apply-for-certification/certification-requirements?utm_source=chatgpt.com) How to Apply for Certification: https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/apps/developer-platform/list-apps/apply-for-certification/applying-for-app-certification (https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/apps/developer-platform/list-apps/apply-for-certification/applying-for-app-certification?utm_source=chatgpt.com) HubSpot Academy Certification Course: https://academy.hubspot.com/courses/getting-your-app-certified-on-the-marketplace (https://academy.hubspot.com/courses/getting-your-app-certified-on-the-marketplace?utm_source=chatgpt.com) HubSpot Developers YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HubSpotDevelopers #HubSpotDevelopers #HubSpotMarketplace #AppCertification #DeveloperPodcast #WomenInTech We aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought-provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the Developers:after Dark website at devsafterdarkpod.com Want to be a guest? Fill out the form 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r (https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r)

2. 

   13 Mar 2026

   Ep 41 - The Legend of hapily with Dax Miller | Developers:After Dark

   The HubSpot App Marketplace rewards builders who don’t guess—so how do you find real demand fast? In this episode, Dax Miller breaks down how to validate pain, ship confidently, and build native experiences with UI Extensions, App Events, and Custom Objects.Dax Miller (Co-founder & Chief Care Officer at hapily) shares the evolution from “gap-filling apps” to going all-in on event tech—because in-person connection is back, and event lead capture needs to be instant, accurate, and CRM-native. We talk about watching users click the “wrong” things (the best kind of feedback), why “launch ready” is basically a myth, and how App Events turn product activity—like check-ins—into workflow triggers, reporting, and timeline visibility inside HubSpot.Chapters00:00 – Intro + where to watch the show 02:03 – What hapily is (native event management) 06:28 – From app studio to focusing on events 17:34 – Don’t build in a vacuum: observe users 20:07 – Validate demand (forums, complaints, willingness to pay) 21:35 – “Launch ready” vs shipping early 34:32 – UI Extensions and building truly native 38:30 – Underused power: App Events + Custom Objects 55:22 – Mentorship: stop, reflect, be intentional 56:46 – Wrap-up + where to find Dax--------------------Links / resourceshapily (event tools + lead capture): https://hapily.com/hapily HubSpot Marketplace listing :https://ecosystem.hubspot.com/marketplace/listing/event-hapily-event-management-for-hubspot-3974203hapily HubSpot partner case study:https://www.hubspot.com/technology-partner-case-studies/hapily#HubSpotDevelopers #HubSpotAppMarketplace #eventtech #uidevelopment #crm We aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought-provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the Developers:after Dark website at devsafterdarkpod.comWant to be a guest? Fill out the form 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r📢 Important InformationThis is not a support forum. For all support-related questions, please visit the HubSpot Community. 👉 https://bit.ly/49Lto5NDiscover everything HubSpot has to offer: https://bit.ly/3P5A59bFollow us for the latest updates and insights: https://bit.ly/4iJLXve📖 Learn More & Stay ConnectedGet started with HubSpot Development 👉 https://bit.ly/3DhfEmULearn more with the HubSpot Academy 👉https://bit.ly/3P06AFRSubscribe to our newsletter for tips and news 👉 https://bit.ly/41Fm6hCStay up to date with changes that affect you by subscribing to the changelog 👉 https://bit.ly/49J95FPKnow when an Developer Event is happening 👉 https://bit.ly/3VOLT3h🤝 Engage With UsHave feedback? There's a link for that! 👉 https://bit.ly/400bUziLike this video? Give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more content on HubSpot development, integrations, and customization.Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Drop your suggestions in the comments below!HubSpot development, HubSpot CMS, HubSpot API, HubSpot integration, HubSpot CRM, HubSpot tutorials, HubSpot themes, HubSpot modules, HubSpot workflows, app development, web development, CRM customization, marketing automation, HubSpot training

3. 

   5 Mar 2026

   Ep. 40 - Content Creation with Marc D. Hans | Developers:After Dark

   AI is everywhere—so how do you keep human-centered content creation human?Marc Hans breaks down AI-assisted workflows, content distribution, and the kind of transparency & authenticity with AI that builds real trust.In this episode of Developers After Dark, Marc (Sr. Content Creator at Tango, former educator, and perpetual project-starter) shares how design thinking for developers starts with the human: finding the real pain, desire, and context before chasing the algorithm. He also gets tactical on modern discoverability: titles, thumbnails, descriptions, and why even followers might never see your content unless you package it for search and attention. Along the way, we dig into when to label AI use, how to use AI as “polish” without letting it write your voice, and how creators (and developers!) can stay grounded when tools make scope creep infinite.Chapters00:00 — Marc’s “kaleidoscopic” journey03:25 — Start with the human (design thinking)08:00 — Transparency & authenticity with AI14:00 — Prompting per channel + search strategy16:45 — Content distribution & “algorithm arena”20:12 — Educator advantage + backward design33:49 — Donuts, kindness, and connection36:00 — DropKit project + learning from failure47:18 — Mindset: spirals, evidence, self-talk54:45 — Where to find Marc + wrapResourcesMarc Hans at Tango Tango (product + guides) Marc’s links (Linktree) #HubSpot #DevelopersAfterDark #DevRel #AI #ContentCreationWe aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought-provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the Developers:after Dark website at devsafterdarkpod.comWant to be a guest? Fill out the form 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r

Who has been a guest on Developers after Dark

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Daniel Jacobson
• Steve Laham
• Chris Conant
• Vikram Jayanthi

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

24

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32