Extreme Native Perf on the Web with Superhuman

In this episode of Syntax, Scott interviews Loic, the head of engineering at Superhuman, about the technology and philosophy behind their high-performance email application. Loic discusses Superhuman's focus on speed and delight, which drives their engineering choices, such as using local data storage and a custom sync engine to achieve a 100-millisecond interaction target. The conversation covers Superhuman's architecture, AI implementation, and strategies for managing email overload, as well as the company's approach to product development and maintaining a high-quality user experience. Loic also touches on the challenges and costs associated with prioritizing speed and delight in software development.