Tuesday, December 12, 2023

browsers are too big

Interesting piece from three years ago about the impossibility of creating a new web browser from scratch - there would just be too much they'd be expected to do.

It's a shame, because I still think browsers in general are one of the best basic platforms for "open" type work; providing great experiences in an egalitarian way. I don't think a world where every interaction with a company starts with "download our app" (or maybe worse, as a plugin to a social media platform) is one anyone wants...

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