James Long

Creator of Actual, a personal finance system, and Prettier, a popular code formatter. Known for open-sourcing his projects and sharing his experiences in software development.

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Jul 1, 2022 • 1h 35min

Actual(ly) opening up (Interview)

James Long, the creator of Actual and Prettier, returns to share his journey in open-source software. He discusses the evolution of Actual from a paid service to a 100% free personal finance tool and reflects on balancing entrepreneurship with family life. The conversation dives into the challenges of solo building in tech, the need for collaboration, and community engagement in open-source projects. James also explores the complexities of maintaining a cross-platform app and the innovation in budgeting solutions that empower users.

Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 34min

#7 – James Long: Actual Budget, Hybrid Logical Clocks & Absurd-SQL

In this episode, James Long, creator of Actual Budget and Absurd-SQL, discusses building Actual Budget, implementing syncing solutions, transitioning to different platforms, and bringing SQLite to the browser. Topics include using SQLite in Electron apps, collaboration in local-first apps, challenges in desktop-mobile app integration, and navigating async issues in WebAssembly. The conversation also explores the evolution of web development, programming models, and the role of React.