Shawn Blog

Tag: technology

  • Rules keep the promise
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    Rules keep the promise

    HoffStuff 2.0 emphasizes establishing clear rules before coding, creating a product canon to maintain business logic, and using AI to identify inconsistencies, ensuring consistency and structural integrity across multiple projects.

  • The Breaking Point
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    The Breaking Point

    Reflecting on the breaking point and subsequent decision to start working on v2 of HoffStuff.

  • Family is the best customer
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    Family is the best customer

    I created “HoffStuff,” a wish list app for family use after frustration with existing options. Initially built for personal needs, the app evolved based on feedback and peculiar family behavior. Features like an Amazon importer and Apple Notes parser emerged, ultimately enhancing engagement and usability for family members over time.