Under the Radar 313: What's In Our Circles
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Feb 28, 2025 Discover the importance of identifying personal values in app development. The discussion highlights user-centric design, contrasting indie developers with bigger companies. Delve into the philosophy of authenticity and respect for users over mere profit. Learn how to balance revenue with a positive user experience, showcasing the power of happy users. Finally, explore the joy of solving complex design challenges and the fulfillment it brings, encouraging introspection about what really matters in the software journey.
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Intrinsic Motivations
- Regularly assess your priorities in your work to avoid demotivation.
- Identify what truly motivates you and focus on those aspects for sustained job satisfaction.
App Development Principles
- Prioritize thoughtful design, problem-solving, and native feel in app development.
- Respect users and strive for inclusivity for a fulfilling development experience.
Resisting "Inshification"
- "Inshification" describes the trend of software gradually worsening for users due to data-driven decisions.
- Indie developers can resist this by prioritizing user needs over metrics.