# Good software gets out of the way

DevFeed: [Good software gets out of the way](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/good-software-gets-out-of-the-way-37624.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://swizec.com/blog/good-software-gets-out-of-the-way>)

Author: hi@swizec.com (Swizec Teller)

Published: 2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Swizec Teller](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/swizec-teller.md>)

Topics: [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/coding.md>)

Tags: [metrics](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/metrics.md>), [product-engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/product-engineering.md>), [product-sense](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/product-sense.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [users](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/users.md>)

## AI overview

The article argues that good software should be nearly invisible because it helps users complete their work. It recommends focusing on user outcomes, observing workflows, understanding the domain, defining success early, and prioritizing product sense in engineering.

## Source excerpt

Explore the art of invisible software and user-centric workflow design with Swizec and Kent C Dodds. Uncover what separates a good engineer from a great one in this insightful dialogue.