Fits on a Floppy – A Manifesto for Small Software
13 hours ago
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- Many of the author's apps are small enough to fit on a 1.44 MB floppy disk, with 18 out of 21 apps qualifying.
- The author criticizes modern software bloat, arguing that apps have become unnecessarily large and slow.
- The floppy disk is used as a discipline and measuring stick to keep apps under 1.44 MB, promoting a focused, single-purpose design.
- Apps that meet the size criteria display a floppy badge on their page, with download sizes often smaller due to app thinning.
- The author emphasizes the importance of a mindset where every byte matters, constraints foster creativity, and software should have a minimal footprint.