# Type The Repo Name

DevFeed: [Type The Repo Name](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/type-the-repo-name-9455.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://joncphillips.com/type-the-repo-name/>)

Author: Jon C. Phillips

Published: 2026-08-24T01:11:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Jon C. Phillips](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/jon-c-phillips.md>)

Topics: [GitHub](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/github.md>), [data](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/data.md>)

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## AI overview

The article argues that reducing friction is beneficial for routine tasks but harmful when it removes protection, learning, or meaningful engagement. It recommends deliberately adding safeguards for irreversible actions, preserving effort in learning experiences, and making users care about outcomes.

## Source excerpt

No click-to-confirm, no checkbox. You type the whole thing out character by character while a red button waits, and it's the most annoying interaction in the entire product.