Building Hot Page with Tim Farnam

The hosts Chris Coyier and Dave Rupert welcome Tim Farnam, creator of Hot Page, an editing-first tool designed to empower users to learn web development and reduce dependency on large platforms. The discussion delves into Farnam’s journey from traditional print and web news to launching a tech-forward creative tool.

Tim walks through how Hot Page works—including its intuitive page editing interface, use of utility classes over inline styles, and handling of JavaScript + style changes in real time. While not a heavy CMS, it supports repeating elements and page prototypes, delivering a streamlined authoring experience with intention and agility.

The hosts also explore broader topics like design philosophies (e.g., web components, visual styling), how changes are persisted, and their beta release plans. Live editing, aligned with user flow and a code-first mindset, underlines how Hot Page aims to simplify content creation without sacrificing developer control.