Notes archive

Notes, page 11

More brief thoughts from building Monkeybase: product instinct, interface details, and experiments that were at least educational.

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April 14, 2026

Small defaults matter

The first setting users touch teaches them how thoughtful the product really is.

productdefaultsux

2 min read

April 13, 2026

Sharing process helps, but disciplined boundaries keep momentum intact.

processwritingfocus

3 min read

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