Cassidy Williams 12/21/2025

I like when apps are "finished"

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The article is a developer's reflection on the concept of 'finished' software. It agrees with a Mastodon post advocating for normalizing software that is declared complete and functional without needing continuous updates. The author lists personal apps they consider 'done' and laments how open-source projects are often seen as 'dead' or unmaintained if not actively updated, even when they perfectly fulfill their purpose. It challenges the common tech industry mindset that software is never finished and suggests viewing it more as a utility than as perpetual art.

I like when apps are "finished"

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