Theo - t3․gg How JS ruined the web | Theo - t3․gg
Sep 21, 2025
The podcast dives into the chaotic world of modern web development, highlighting how excessive JavaScript has diluted web quality. It humorously critiques the impact of advertising and interactivity on user experience. The discussion unveils the frustrations with JavaScript frameworks, emphasizing their complexity and inefficiency. Listeners are encouraged to consider the balance between developer and user experiences, questioning the ethics of prioritizing the former. The need for a more flexible and user-centric approach to web development takes center stage.
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JavaScript Revolutionized The Web
- JavaScript transformed the web into a platform for interactive applications, not just static pages.
- Complaints about JavaScript often overlook the improvements in user engagement it enabled.
Twitter Follow Button Bug
- Theo experienced a frustrating bug on Twitter where the follow button flickered repeatedly.
- Such glitches highlight some usability and stability issues users face today.
Client-Side Rendering Feels Faster
- Client-side rendering makes user interactions feel instant, even if overall loading time is longer.
- Immediate UI feedback dramatically improves perceived performance and user satisfaction.