REWORK Move fast when you can
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Feb 18, 2026 They recount shipping a year-view calendar feature in about a day and why seizing the moment mattered. Conversations cover reusing components to move fast, cutting scope to release the kernel first, and how small daily improvements compound. They also discuss how clean, generalizable code keeps changes safe and the balance between durable foundations and rapid iteration.
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Built A Year View In 24 Hours
- Jason Fried described seeing a year-view calendar example on X and asking the team to build it.
- Designer Michelle shipped a working Hey Calendar version overnight and they released it within 24 hours.
Many Barriers To Speed Are Excuses
- David argues that most reasons for not shipping fast are made up and avoidable.
- He says you can often bend existing components to deliver a meaningful slice quickly.
Ship The Kernel First
- Cut scope to the kernel of an idea and ship that first to test resonance.
- Use time constraints as a liberating design constraint to force clarity.
