In this episode I talk with Steve Ruiz about creating TLDraw, an open-source canvas SDK. We discuss the intersection of design and engineering, managing complexity through abstractions, state machines, and how multiple rewrites helped him discover the core problems. Steve shares insights on building developer tools and solving difficult UI challenges. Links: tldrawSteve Ruiz's personal websiteNonsense Monthly

Code with Jason

Jason Swett

273 - Steve Ruiz, Founder of tldraw

NOV 4, 202562 MIN
Code with Jason

273 - Steve Ruiz, Founder of tldraw

NOV 4, 202562 MIN

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In this episode I talk with Steve Ruiz about creating TLDraw, an open-source canvas SDK. We discuss the intersection of design and engineering, managing complexity through abstractions, state machines, and how multiple rewrites helped him discover the core problems. Steve shares insights on building developer tools and solving difficult UI challenges.

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