Extensible Software in the age of LLMs | Jeremy Morrell

Solid core + capability-based sandboxes + LLMs = Users with superpowers

Most of the web software we interact with today is static. The developers have a limited amount of time and attention, and focus on building the features that serve the largest group of users. The top of the demand curve is well-served by existing software, but there is a long-tail of unmet needs that’s different for every user. User needs in mapping software Even if the developers were incredibly motivated to shove in every feature, user interfaces can only become so complex before they become unusable. Every additional feature added complicates the product for every other user. If the…

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