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Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

In my work with p5.js, I prioritize making the language understandable and emphasize documentation to lower barriers for new contributors.

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Artist Lauren McCarthy Will Be Your Home's Brain

@ Y Combinator

Artist Lauren McCarthy Will Be Your Home's Brain

09/04/17

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Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

I lead the development of p5.js, a platform for creating code art, which is a great resource for anyone looking to explore digital creativity.

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Raaz Herzberg

11/17/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I want to ensure that everything we communicate is understandable to anyone, avoiding complex terminology that might alienate potential customers.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

JavaScript is a beautiful language that allows beginners to express ideas with minimal effort, making it a great first language to learn.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/08/23

@ Y Combinator

Highlighting what each line of code does in plain English helps quickly understand a foreign codebase.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

Pre-product market fit, I need to be as accessible and close to my customers as possible, rather than getting bogged down in complex systems and documentation.

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Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

I aim to create spaces in tech that feel welcoming, especially for underrepresented groups, and I focus on making tools that support diversity from the start.

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Brian Donohue

11/14/18

@ Y Combinator

I focus on building a product that is simple for the majority of users while hiding advanced features for power users who seek them out.

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Michael Truell

05/01/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

I envision a future where programming will involve defining logic in a more human-readable format, moving away from traditional coding languages.

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Eric Simons

03/13/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

When documents become too complex, people tend to gloss over them, so it's better to keep them simple to ensure everyone is on the same page.