localfirst.fm #9 – Dax Raad: Local-First SaaS
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May 21, 2024 Dax Raad, creator of SST.dev and healthcare/finance apps, discusses local-first approach in app development. Topics include simplifying app dev, user experience excellence, benefits of local-first, challenges in updating apps, and embracing craftsmanship in software development.
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Linear Inspiration
- Dax Raad's interest in local-first began with Linear, admiring their quality and performance.
- He became obsessed with understanding Linear's system, even believing he knew it better than their own employees.
Daily Use App Performance
- Daily-use app performance is crucial, impacting user experience more than perceived.
- Small delays and spinners add up, draining energy and hindering the joy of work.
Project Pivots
- Dax Raad's healthcare project, Boomi, pivoted due to limited market size.
- He now focuses on Radiant, a personal finance app, prioritizing products he personally uses.