Malleable software gives users more control to adapt software to their specific needs, unlike traditional rigid applications.
Mass-produced software often lacks customization options which can impede efficient workflows, especially in specific fields like healthcare.
AI-assisted coding can enhance the development of malleable software but cannot solve all customization challenges alone.
Design patterns like gentle slopes in software tailoring help users gradually become creators, promoting ease of customization.
The existing application model often acts as a barrier, suggesting a need for more composable software tools instead of isolated applications.
Communities benefit from collaboratively crafting software, which can be tailored to local needs rather than adopting one-size-fits-all solutions.
Technical infrastructures supporting user customization should also promote cooperative software development.
Research prototypes by Ink & Switch suggest new ways to enable software malleability through collaborative tools and dynamic documents.
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