The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Death by a thousand microservices (News)
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Sep 18, 2023 The podcast dives into the complexities that microservices bring to software development, reminding us that too much complexity can hinder progress. A notable discussion covers Unity's pricing changes and the community’s mixed reactions. Listeners hear a fascinating tale of building a web-based Excel clone at Uber, illustrating the fleeting nature of code. Additionally, there's an introduction to PageFind, a tool designed to enhance search on large static sites, making it more efficient with less bandwidth.
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Complexity Kills
- The software industry is rediscovering that complexity kills productivity.
- Microservices, driven by VC funding and a need for rapid growth, often exacerbate this complexity.
Unity's Pricing Change
- Unity's retroactive pricing change, from per-seat to per-install, shocked developers.
- This change prompted discussions about alternatives like Unreal, Godot, and Defold.
Homebrew CPU
- 19-year-old Filip Szkandera built Pineapple One, a functioning 32-bit RISC-V macro processor.
- Built with discrete components, it demonstrates that building a modern CPU is achievable.