Fast Software, the Best Software
The author discusses the importance of software speed and responsiveness, arguing that performance is a critical but undervalued asset. They highlight the note-taking application nvALT as a prime example of efficient, keyboard-centric design.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing user demand for minimalist, high-performance software in an era of increasingly bloated applications.
I love fast software. That is, software speedy both in function and interface. Software with minimal to no lag between wanting to activate or manipulate something and the thing happening. Lightness.
The article is a personal opinion piece on software design philosophy with no political or social agenda.
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