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Topics include underrated browser extensions, the tension between generalizing and specializing in the tech industry, recreating the early web 2.0 experience with open data and activity pub, and connecting ideas together using knowledge graphs and tools.
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- Browser extensions allow users to modify apps creatively, showcasing the hackability of software.
- Being a generalist allows for adaptability while specializing helps gain clients' trust in the software engineering field.
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The Importance of Hackable Software
Jeffrey Litt argues that browser extensions are an underrated software feature, as they allow users to modify apps in creative ways not intended by their original developers. This behavior is unique to browser platforms, which provide deep control over computer usage. Litt highlights that the hackability of software is not accidental, but rather a core aspect of the web platform envisioned by Tim Berners-Lee, aimed at facilitating easy sharing of knowledge and ideas. Litt also mentions his work on malleable software powered by AI for end user programmability.
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