Adam Wathan and Ben discuss recent events at Tailwind Labs and Tuple, including Adam's speaking engagements and Ben's learnings from feature launches. They also talk about the challenges and rewards of speaking at conferences, the development and launch process of a feature, and the introduction of a new screen sharing feature called 'app fail'. Additionally, they discuss marketing plans for a new app and advertising strategies for well-established brands in the technology industry.
App Fail is a new feature that allows users to hide designated apps while screen sharing, ensuring privacy and preventing sensitive information from being displayed.
The company is prioritizing the improvement of the Windows version of the app to provide a seamless and robust user experience across all platforms.
Deep dives
The App Fail Feature
A new feature called App Fail is being introduced, allowing users to mark applications that should never be shared while screen sharing. This feature hides designated apps from the viewer's screen, providing a layer of privacy and preventing sensitive information from being unintentionally displayed. The host can easily identify which apps are hidden, ensuring a seamless screen sharing experience. This feature addresses a common need and is expected to be well-received by users.
Expanding Efforts on Windows
The company is planning to invest more time and resources into improving their Windows version of the app. By focusing on enhancing the user experience and addressing any deficiencies, they hope to make the Windows client as robust and efficient as the Mac version. This decision comes from a desire to meet customer needs and provide a top-notch experience across all platforms.
Highlights from Rails World Conference
The speaker shares their experience of speaking at the recent Rails World Conference. They gave a talk on tailwind CSS, discussing its benefits and practical applications. Despite initial challenges and setbacks with preparation and sickness, the talk ultimately went well, receiving positive feedback from attendees. The conference itself was well-organized and provided ample opportunities for networking with industry experts and engaging in informative discussions.
Launching Triggers Feature
The company has recently launched a new feature called Triggers, which allows users to hook into specific lifecycle events in the app and run custom scripts or automate tasks. This feature provides users with the flexibility to customize their workflows and automate routine processes. While receiving positive feedback, there is ongoing evaluation to determine if additional first-party features should be built based on popular use cases.
In this episode, Adam and Ben catch up on recent events at Tailwind Labs and Tuple. Adam spoke at Rails World and the impromptu Tailwind CSS meetup in Amsterdam. Ben shares his learnings from some recent feature launches at Tuple.
Timestamps
(00:00) - Burpees
(02:47) - Rails World + Tailwind CSS Amsterdam meetup