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Creator of Wordle - Josh Wardle

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

CHAPTER

Building Wordle: Web Components and Optimization

This chapter explores the creation of the popular game Wordle using web components, emphasizing their independence and flexibility compared to frameworks like React. The speakers discuss the game's lightweight design and optimization techniques, including GZIP compression and CDN use, to handle viral traffic efficiently. They also address user data management challenges while maintaining a simple, ad-free experience, underscoring how straightforward choices can lead to unexpected success.

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