<antirez>
7 hours ago
- The author spent days iterating on API designs for new modules and a Redis data type, emphasizing the critical role of user interfaces for programmers.
- Programmer UIs (APIs, libraries, command-line tools, etc.) are used daily and shape the perception of a system; simplicity is crucial.
- Iterating to find a simple UI is not perfectionism but an exploration of design space, guided by sensibility rather than strict rules.
- Good, simple UIs enable learning general concepts (micronutrients) rather than ad-hoc knowledge (junk food) that becomes obsolete.
- The author advocates for refining designs before shipping and ensuring that ad-hoc parts are simple and even fun to use.