2025-11-10 On the subject of developer tooling, or perhaps computer programs more broadly, I have become increasingly convinced that vertical integration is the only thing that matters. I also think that the inability of developer productivity startups to vertically integrate their offerings has hindered their adoption and utility. I’d like to talk about what I mean by “vertical integration” and why we don’t have it today. #What is vertical integration? When I say “vertical integration”, I am re...