localfirst.fm #15 – Tuomas Artman: Linear, sync engines, rethought startup MVP
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Oct 1, 2024 Tuomas Artman, Co-founder and CTO of Linear, shares his rich experience building sync engines at companies like Uber and Groupon. He discusses the evolution of software quality and how embracing a local-first approach has driven Linear’s success. Tuomas emphasizes rethinking the startup MVP to prioritize quality over speed, challenging conventional strategies. He dives into the transformative role of sync engines in tech and the value of user experience in product development, showcasing insights that could reshape future startups.
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Accidental Offline Success
- Tuomas built offline support into Groupon's restaurant iPad app.
- A company used it offline for two days on a train, surprisingly successfully.
Uber's Inefficient Sync
- At Uber, the client inefficiently fetched the entire world state every three seconds.
- Tuomas advocated for a sync engine but couldn't implement it due to rapid growth.
Local-First Benefits
- Local-first architecture allows for fast and real-time applications.
- This approach makes web apps feel like native desktop apps.