Refactoring Podcast User-experience, Local-first apps and dev tools 🔧 — with Adam Wiggins
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Feb 7, 2025 In this conversation, Adam Wiggins, General Manager of Platform at The Browser Company and co-founder of Heroku, shares his insights on elevating user experience through software and AI. He delves into the concept of Local-first software, revealing its benefits for data ownership. Adam discusses the evolving landscape of developer tools, emphasizing the need to simplify complexities for better productivity. He also highlights how AI can revolutionize UX, unlock new potentials, and transform traditional workflows in web development.
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From Video Games to Dev Tools
- Adam Wiggins started in video games but found his passion in business productivity software.
- This led him to Silicon Valley and co-founding Heroku in 2007.
Heroku and Developer Experience
- Heroku popularized "developer experience" by prioritizing user experience in developer tools.
- It shifted focus to abstracting away unnecessary complexities, like server management.
User Experience as North Star
- Adam Wiggins prioritizes user experience in software development.
- He believes technology should improve lives, whether through small family apps or large-scale products.