Changelog Master Feed It's time for modern CSS to kill the SPA (Changelog News #154)
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Jul 28, 2025 Discover how modern CSS is challenging the dominance of single-page applications with new features like the view transitions API. A nostalgic nod to the Game Genie celebrates its 35th anniversary. Learn about an open-source project that turns devices into file servers. Delve into the efficiency gains in container builds that enhance developer productivity. Plus, insights on how teams at Anthropic utilize Cloud Code for streamlined workflows and a thought-provoking discussion on the future of self-hosting in a changing tech landscape.
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Modern CSS Challenges SPAs
- Modern CSS features can replace SPAs for seamless navigation and feel like an app without heavy JavaScript.
- Jono Alderson claims new view transitions API and speculation rules make SPA architecture obsolete.
Copyparty Enables Universal File Server
- Copyparty turns any device into a portable file server accessible by browsers, including legacy ones like IE6.
- It supports resumable uploads, dedupe, numerous protocols, and media indexing all in one no-dependency file.
Game Genie Legacy Anecdote
- Ernie Smith revisited the 35th anniversary of the Game Genie as a vital NES accessory.
- Despite Nintendo's lawsuit, it added new play experiences and shaped the NES legacy meaningfully.