Software Bonkers

14 hours ago

The author is obsessed with building software and has strong opinions about how it should function, emphasizing speed, knowability, and ownership.
Using Claude Code, the author rebuilt Twitter with unique features like disappearing posts, limited posting, and non-algorithmic timelines, creating a positive community.
The author developed a custom membership platform called SPECIAL PROJECTS, avoiding third-party services like Patreon or Substack, and added features like auto-generated video chapters and searchable archives.
With Claude Code, the author built various small utilities for personal use, such as text file appenders and currency converters.
The author created TaxBot2000, a custom accounting software tailored to their complex financial situation, handling multiple currencies, international transactions, and tax requirements in just five days.
TaxBot2000 is built in Python with Flask and SQLite, is entirely local, and provides a holistic financial dashboard, replacing the author's reliance on Quicken and Google Sheets.
The author reflects on the future of software, predicting easier and more fluid development with AI assistance, leading to personalized, versionless software.
The author encourages others to explore AI models like Claude for building software, describing the current era as a transformative time for creation.

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