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Tldraw’s accidental AI play with Steve Ruiz

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Feb 27, 2025
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Steve Ruiz
Steve Ruiz, founder of TLDraw, shares insights on revolutionizing web development with AI. He discusses the challenges of infinite canvas editing, comparing it to Figma, and shares innovative features like Make Real, which uses multimodal AI for easy prototype generation. Steve dives into blending human creativity with AI interactions, enhancing collaboration in design, and the role of foundational skills for developers. Tune in for a deep dive into how AI is reshaping creative workflows and boosting user engagement in design!
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ANECDOTE

TLDraw's Origins and Evolution

  • TLDraw, initially an SDK for infinite canvas apps, gained popularity with its free, collaborative whiteboard feature.
  • It allows embedding any website content, making it versatile for diverse use cases.
INSIGHT

Infinite Canvas Challenges

  • Building an infinite canvas is challenging due to React's rendering limitations and complex data relationships.
  • Custom solutions were needed for performance, including a signals library and in-house collaboration system.
ANECDOTE

Make Real: AI-Powered Prototyping

  • Make Real, a TLDraw feature, leverages AI to generate working prototypes from hand-drawn UI designs.
  • It allows iterative improvements through annotations on generated websites, offering a new design workflow.
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