#846
Mentioned in 14 episodes
Getting Real
The smarter, faster, easier way to build a successful web application
Book • 2006
Getting Real outlines the philosophy and practices of 37signals, emphasizing simplicity, speed, and efficiency in software development.
The book is packed with insights on keeping things simple, avoiding unnecessary complexity, and focusing on core problems.
It covers topics such as self-funding, flexible scope, lean operations, and the importance of real, running software.
The book is not a technical manual but a collection of big-picture ideas applicable to various aspects of web application development and beyond.
The book is packed with insights on keeping things simple, avoiding unnecessary complexity, and focusing on core problems.
It covers topics such as self-funding, flexible scope, lean operations, and the importance of real, running software.
The book is not a technical manual but a collection of big-picture ideas applicable to various aspects of web application development and beyond.
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Mentioned in 14 episodes
Mentioned by 
Lex Fridman , together with his co-author, Jason Fried, as New York Times bestselling author.
Lex Fridman , together with his co-author, Jason Fried, as New York Times bestselling author.
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#474 – DHH: Future of Programming, AI, Ruby on Rails, Productivity & Parenting
Mentioned by 
Jason Fried as a book containing short pieces, reflecting his preference for concise writing.
Jason Fried as a book containing short pieces, reflecting his preference for concise writing.
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How Writing Helped Jason Fried Build an 8-Figure Business
Mentioned by Ian McAllister as a book with a chapter on epicenter design that he frequently recommends.
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What it takes to become a top 1% PM | Ian McAllister (Uber, Amazon, Airbnb)
Mentioned by 
Jerod Santo in the context of discussing the podcast's early days and the process of creating it.
Jerod Santo in the context of discussing the podcast's early days and the process of creating it.
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Proud pod parents (Friends)
Mentioned by 
Jake Knapp as a very impactful book on building software, emphasizing cutting out nonsense and focusing on what matters.
Jake Knapp as a very impactful book on building software, emphasizing cutting out nonsense and focusing on what matters.
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Our Essential Books
Mentioned by Parul as David Heinemeier Hansson's first book, self-published as a PDF.
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Recommended by Andres Glusman as an easy-to-read book with fundamentally useful approaches to building products.
107: Andres Glusman: Why Your A/B Tests Are Lying (and How to Fix Them)
Authors of Rework. It is also mentioned they wrote another book together, which is.
Making a Dent in the Universe - ReWork by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
Recommended by Bjorn Forsberg as a helpful resource for building SaaS products, emphasizing simplicity and avoiding unnecessary complexity.
From working in an investment bank to running an award-winning Shopify apps | Interview with Björn Forsberg
Mentioned by 
Ryan Singer as a previous book written by Basecamp, focusing on general principles of work.
Ryan Singer as a previous book written by Basecamp, focusing on general principles of work.
Shaping, betting, and building (Interview)
Mentioned by Jerod Santo in the context of discussing the podcast's early days and the process of creating it.
Jerod Santo in the context of discussing the podcast's early days and the process of creating it. Proud pod parents (Changelog & Friends #88)
