What’s this?
This is a newsletter about simple engineering.
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I believe system design is the new coding, and that good design depends more on removal than addition. That’s why the content theme for 2026 is craftsmanship: creating simple software in an increasingly complex world.
If you’re a builder who wants to keep things simple and actually ship good software, this is the newsletter for you.
Who r u?
We’re the small, bootstrapped team behind Compass — a productivity app for software engineers. We’re always searching for the best ways to ship fast while maintaining our sanity. We figured we might as well share our notes as we go.
To learn more about us and what we believe in, check out our public handbook.
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