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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 23 MIN

Software as art

from REWORK · host 37signals

This week on The REWORK Podcast, 37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson explore a listener question about approaching software as art. They discuss the importance of having a point of view as you're building products. Key Takeaways: 00:15 – Great software helps customers see things from the creator’s perspective 07:31 – A company’s worldview comes through in the product 14:09 – Your product’s point of view evolves as it takes shape 18:35 – The creation process is meant to stay flexible 20:05 – Solve one problem at a time to maintain a clear development flow Links and Resources: Record or upload a video question for Jason and David Get Basecamp for free at Basecamp.com Books by 37signals HEY World | HEY REWORK podcast merch The REWORK podcast The Rework Podcast on YouTube The 37signals Dev Blog 37signals on YouTube @37signals on X

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This week on The REWORK Podcast, 37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson explore a listener question about approaching software as art. They discuss the importance of having a point of view as you're building products. Key Takeaways: 00:15 – Great software helps customers see things from the creator’s perspective07:31 – A company’s worldview comes through in the product14:09 – Your product’s point of view evolves as it takes shape18:35 – The creation process is meant t...

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