The Local-First Revolution: How Pipulate is Redefining Modern Software Development
Post #1 of 10Discover how Pipulate's local-first approach is revolutionizing software development, bringing back control, privacy, and simplicity to developers.
Pipulate Guide
Quick Reference: For a condensed overview of development patterns and workflows, see the Development Guide. This guide provides the detailed, step-by-step version of that content.
Welcome to the Pipulate guide, where we introduce you to local-first software development, Python, HTMX, FastHTML, modern SEO tools, and the future of AI-assisted development. Follow the sequence of posts to build up the full story and jump on the Pipulate Workflow Development bandwagon.
The Chain Reaction Pattern: Pipulate's Secret Sauce
Post #2 of 10Deep dive into how Pipulate's run_all_cells() pattern creates robust, maintainable workflows that mirror Jupyter notebooks
The Future is Simple: Why Modern Web Development is Returning to its Roots
Post #3 of 10Discover how the pendulum is swinging back to simpler, more maintainable web development practices, and why this matters for the future of software.
Beyond Colab: The Local-First Revolution in SEO Tools
Post #4 of 10Discover how local-first development is transforming SEO workflows, from leveraging your browser's saved passwords to creating seamless data pipelines that put you back in control.
Understanding Pipulate Keys: Your Workflow Passport
Post #5 of 10Master Pipulate's clever key system - the invisible thread that ties your workflows together, making them interruptible, resumable, and always ready to pick up exactly where you left off.
Pipulate Workflow Abstraction
Post #6 of 10Chapter 0 of the Pipulate dev guide: Learn core workflow concepts, plugin system, step anatomy, & the HTMX chain reaction pattern for local-first apps.
Anatomy of a Minimal Pipulate Workflow
Post #7 of 10Pipulate Dev Guide (Ch. 1): Anatomy of a minimal workflow. Deep dive into the 'shim' template's class structure, step logic, core methods, & HTMX patterns.
Kickstaring a New Pipualate Workflow
Post #8 of 10Learn to kickstart your Pipulate workflows efficiently using `create_workflow.py`. This guide details how to automate the bootstrapping process, ensuring correct plugin registration and avoiding manual errors.
Pipulate's New Helper: Streamlining Workflow Creation with the 'Workflow Creation Helper' Plugin
Post #9 of 10Learn how to use the new Workflow Creation Helper plugin to create and structure Pipulate workflows through an interactive UI, replacing manual command-line operations.
Putting The Polish On Workflows
Post #10 of 10Workflows are experiences. Design them like performance art with a local LLM collaborator. Delight the human user/audience!