TLDR Tech / Design
Big details
Small details matter most in simple products because there is less competition for a user's attention. As software grows more complex, countless minor quality issues accumulate and are overlooked in the constant push for new features, making overall quality harder to maintain. Software quality won't improve through more processes, tools, or productivity, but by reducing complexity and building less. While large companies are unlikely to embrace this approach, there is a growing opportunity for independent makers who focus on creating simpler, higher-quality products.
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