Cassidy's blog·21wI like when apps are "finished"
Software doesn't always need continuous updates to remain valuable. Many applications can be considered "finished" when they accomplish their intended purpose reliably, yet open source projects with older commit dates are often mistakenly labeled as abandoned or unmaintained. The industry should normalize declaring software as complete rather than treating every project as requiring perpetual development and feature additions.
daily.dev Changelog·21wWe fixed duplicate posts in your feed
daily.dev has implemented a deduplication system to prevent the same post from appearing multiple times in your feed when it's shared across different Squads. The system uses a dedup key to track interactions across all versions of the same content, ensuring that once you've seen, upvoted, or interacted with a post, you won't see it again regardless of where it's reshared.
Linear·21wDesign is more than code
Design should focus on understanding and defining problems before jumping to solutions, rather than being reduced to code execution. The design process involves two stages: conceptual (finding the right form and direction based on problem understanding and product vision) and execution (building it out). While new tools and AI make execution easier, there's a risk of devaluing the strategic thinking that happens before coding—questioning problems, aligning stakeholders, and making intentional decisions about product direction. The concern isn't about whether designers should code, but whether the industry will lose the patience for deep consideration and problem-solving in favor of rapid output.
thoughbot·21wHow a £20 mirror solved a £35,000 engineering problem (and why you, a Product Founder, CTO or Head of R&D should care)
A hotel elevator problem illustrates how perception management can solve customer complaints more effectively than expensive engineering fixes. Instead of upgrading the elevator motor for £35,000, hotels use simple UX techniques like lit call buttons, floor indicators, mirrors, and small distractions to make waiting feel shorter. The same principle applies to software products: addressing users' emotional experience through feedback, visibility, and reassurance often solves frustration more cost-effectively than performance optimization or rebuilds.