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Adding a feature to a closed-source app

· · May 3, 2026, 8:36 p.m.

Audiobooks Closed-source software Feature Development software-engineering

Summary

This post discusses the author's experience adding a feature to a closed-source app they enjoy using. They emphasize the potential for enhancing software even without access to the source code, reflecting on the challenges and creative solutions involved in the process.

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