TLDR Dev · OPINIONS & ADVICE

NEEDY PROGRAMS

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Summary from the TLDR Dev newsletter

There's a shift in software design where programs now demand more from users than they offer. Mandatory accounts, constant updates, intrusive notifications, and annoying onboarding processes are driven by the program's needs, not the user's. Programs that quietly serve their function without demanding attention or personal information are better.