General / Shape Source

A pattern for architecting and shipping software. It centers on the benefit of the individual in possession of the software.

Ship the source

An application contains it’s source files and all relevant vendor files. This enables the owner to customize the application without searching

No build step

No dependencies to install or environments to configure. Changes made to source files are immediately visible within the app.

Modifable

Because the source is included within the app you are free to modify however you see fit.

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General App is an opinionated starter kit for desktop software.