Every productivity app wanted to be the only app you need. The result was bloat, slow releases and features nobody asked for. Smaller tools that do one thing and connect well are regaining ground, helped by better integration standards.
Why integration got easier
Open protocols for sharing context between apps have matured. A document in one tool can be referenced in another without a brittle plugin. Users assemble their own stacks, and vendors compete on being a good citizen.
Key takeaways
- Focused tools are regaining share from suites
- Open context protocols lower integration cost
- Users assemble stacks themselves
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