Reading up on Steve Jobs
5 deep · digging since apr 21
- You can't unit test for taste
Taste in software cannot be unit-tested because it relies on tacit, contextual judgment that resists full externalization into rules or code.
- An interview with an Apple emoji designer
A book author interviews Ollie Wagner, one of Apple's first emoji designers, about the process, SoftBank influence, and Steve Jobs' approval.
- Steve Jobs in Exile – New book on his years at NeXT Computer
A new book about Steve Jobs' years at NeXT Computer prompts a wide-ranging discussion on Apple's history, Vision Pro, and the company's direction.
- How Tim Cook’s Tech Uniform Helped Make Apple Trillions - The New York Times
Tim Cook's unassuming uniform of jeans and a polo shirt was an asset that helped Apple become a trillion-dollar company by projecting consistency and reliability after Steve Jobs.
- Apple C.E.O.s Through the Years: From Michael Scott (Not That One) to John Ternus - The New York Times
A historical overview of Apple's CEOs from Michael Scott to John Ternus, detailing how each executive shaped the company's impact on technology.