Phil Leggetter introduces a significant update to Hookdeck's event flow management system, providing users with the ability to control the order in which transformations and filters are applied to events. Previously, transformations always occurred before filters, which presented challenges for developers needing to filter events based on payload content or use internal metadata for filtering without passing it downstream. The new feature allows users to reorder these processes, enabling transformations to occur either before or after filtering, depending on the specific needs of the event flow. This flexibility is especially beneficial for scenarios involving complex transformation logic or sensitive metadata, as it simplifies processing and prevents unnecessary data leakage. The update is reflected in both the Hookdeck dashboard UI and API, where users can adjust the rule order through drag-and-drop functionality or by modifying the rules array in the API. This change not only enhances the simplicity and efficiency of event processing but also aligns with Hookdeck's aim to make rule logic more expressive and adaptable.