Explore strategies for accelerating tool development in this 1-hour GDC Tools Summit Virtual Talk from 2020. Delve into Niklas Gray's insights from Our Machinery as he examines processes to streamline and expedite tool creation. Learn about design decisions that address common challenges in tool development, including performance issues, multi-threading, undo functionality, and user interface design. Discover the pros and cons of different frameworks and approaches, such as lock-free multithreading, prefabs, and IMGUI. Gain practical knowledge on topics like 2D drawing libraries, custom controls, and property panels. Benefit from Gray's experience and post-mortem analysis to enhance your own tool development practices and create more efficient workflows.