Remember when you could create as fast as you could think?
Today’s computers are powerhouses with multiple CPUs, sky-high speeds, and complex tech specs. Yet, I often catch myself missing the days of my 1 MHz Apple II—a simple but super…
Reflecting on Google’s Logo Cache: A Programmer’s Perspective
In my exploration of lag and lack thereof on the web, one aspect that stands out vividly is Google’s approach to speed in its early days. As a programmer delving…
New Uses for Old Copper Wires
Let’s put our radical hats on and envision a complete repurposing of our current software and network infrastructure. It’s only been about 50 years since the majority of households got…
Rethinking Web Application Delivery: A Radical Approach for Instantaneous User Experience
In the ever-evolving landscape of web applications, speed and responsiveness are paramount. Users expect instantaneous interactions, and any hint of lag can lead to frustration and abandonment. Traditional approaches to…
Introducing Hyper-responsive Web Design
In my previous posts, I explored the potential of client-side caching and the innovative concept of delivering only the DNA of a webpage from the server. This approach aims to…
Inventing DNA Part 1
A skilled developer consistently tracks latency and employs all available strategies to mitigate it, including intelligent design, CDNs, and caching. But could we go a step further and completely eliminate…
Tuesday 8.20.2024 – Morality and God
ChatGPT, let me ask you about your community guidelines and your moderation. Is it okay for your community guidelines if I say, for example, that I have zero respect for…