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Web Apps and Services
Oct 22, 2023
Federico and John discuss the rise of web apps and services over native apps, the benefits of using web apps for certain tasks, and the advantages of web services and APIs. They also talk about their personal use of web apps, including a web app for reading articles, and explore web apps for team communication.
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Quick takeaways
- Web apps like Obsidian are preferred due to their flexibility and plugin architecture, despite not being native.
- Web apps offer advantages such as REST APIs for integration and higher efficiency, especially for controlling devices and combining automation tools.
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Web apps and the trade-off between design and utility
The podcast explores the trade-off between design and utility when using web apps. It discusses how apps like Obsidian, despite not being native, are still preferred due to their flexibility and plugin architecture. It raises the point that many companies are turning to web apps as a practical solution for cross-platform compatibility. It also touches on Apple's introduction of single-site web apps in Safari as a way to enhance the web app experience on the Mac.
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