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ProductDesign

Building Tools That Respect Your Time

Most tools are built for demos. I build tools built for actual use — the difference lies in how you treat the user's time at every decision point.

EngineeringPrivacy

Client-Side First: Privacy as Architecture

Most web apps collect data by default. Building client-side-first is a deliberate architectural choice that puts user privacy ahead of developer convenience.

Developer ToolsProduct

What Makes a Good Developer Tool

Good developer tools have three qualities: they're fast, they're obvious, and they stay out of the way. Most fail at all three.

BuildingMindset

Why I Ship in Public

Shipping publicly isn't about building an audience. It's about forcing clarity. When anyone can see what you're building, you can't hide behind vagueness.

ProductDesign

Building Tools People Actually Use

Useful tools respect the user's time: they solve one problem well, perform, and reduce friction rather than add complexity.