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733: Egress, scraping, Safari EU changes, is SetInterval worth it?

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Feb 21, 2024
The hosts dive into egress strategies for image hosting as expenses rise. They compare experiences of switching from Mac to PC, touching on recent browser policy changes in Safari. A significant discussion happens around modern monorepo tools and their benefits for larger teams. They also explain the intricacies of implementing JavaScript timers and optimizing build processes for smoother user experiences. Additionally, the importance of dependency management in Node applications is highlighted.
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ADVICE

Image Hosting Migration

  • Migrate large image libraries from expensive services like Cloudinary to cheaper alternatives when costs become prohibitive.
  • Consider Cloudflare, S3 buckets, or a Cloudflare worker caching Cloudinary images.
ANECDOTE

Switching to Windows

  • Ninja Cat, a developer with 8 years of Mac experience, switched to Windows due to company policy and now prefers it.
  • They find Windows equally capable and appreciate the cost savings.
INSIGHT

Safari's PWA Removal

  • Apple's Safari 17.4 beta in Europe removes or limits key PWA features, raising concerns about intentional crippling of web technologies.
  • This follows EU regulations requiring Apple to allow alternative browser engines.
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