localfirst.fm #9 – Dax Raad: Local-First SaaS
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May 21, 2024 
Dax Raad, creator of SST.dev and healthcare/finance apps, discusses local-first approach in app development. Topics include simplifying app dev, user experience excellence, benefits of local-first, challenges in updating apps, and embracing craftsmanship in software development.
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Project Pivots
- Dax Raad's healthcare project, Boomi, pivoted due to limited market size.
- He now focuses on Radiant, a personal finance app, prioritizing products he personally uses.
Caching and Load Times
- Partially caching data leads to replicating more for instant feedback.
- Initial load times are less critical than subsequent interaction speed in daily-use apps.
GitHub Navigation
- GitHub's navigation within repositories is slow, frustrating developers like Dax Raad.
- Locally syncing frequently used repositories could drastically improve the user experience.