Ha, Paw/Postman are good references.
Fetching data, extracting parts of it and listing results are common tasks when building apps (aren’t the majority of apps just lists?), which is why some of my first blocks were for data fetching, extracting and listing API results. With Ratio, I want to be able to move fluently from looking at data to the next step which is manipulating and rendering the data in a user interface. The interesting part is that I can build up a Mini-Paw, mess with the API/Data and once finished, can move on.
Besides lists, I’ve been working with HTML and CSS parsers, building AST explorers / editors on top, eventually moving on to more visual design/dev tools. Incrementally progressing. The goal is to have useful tools at any time. Starting with raw code, followed by simple structure editors, onto more specialized UIs.
I’ve also built personal apps: time tracker, notes, todo list, reading list, … only to realize that this is becoming an user-programmable operating system. 😅
I’m currently not looking for specific feedback on the UI as I’m trying to focus on the bigger conceptual ideas.
Maybe some questions in return:
• What general questions do you have?
• What would you like to see me build as a proof of concept?
• Where do you think this approach might fall short?