Optimizing Web View Apps for Native-like Experience

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Building web view apps with proper optimization like local data storage, adherence to design guidelines, and utilization of web technologies can result in a native-like experience, making them a viable option for creating high-quality applications. Embracing web view apps done right can lead to achieving a 'write once, deploy everywhere' scenario, but this potential is often undermined by poorly executed implementations.

Scott and Wes tackle a variety of audience questions, from the nuances of over-engineering to the energy consumption of AI LLMs. They also discuss the pros and cons of monorepos, frameworks, and the ever-important question: Do you really need to learn all the developer tooling?

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00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:41 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
01:07 Challenges around a resume playback function.
05:56 Why use Google Forms for Potluck questions?
07:57 What constitutes over-engineering and how to avoid it.
13:28 Webview vs native component based mobile apps.
18:06 Running and managing monorepos.
20:59 Energy consumption of AI LLMs vs static web content.
- A guide to LLM inference and performance.
- From Words to Watts: Benchmarking the Energy Costs of LLM Inference.
25:19 Why do we need frameworks?
- Frank M Taylor Blog Post.
33:05 Handling ad-blockers blocking Sentry and other tools.
- Syntax GitHub.
38:25 Creating sites without JavaScript.
42:49 Do I really have to learn all the various developer tooling?
- Wes Bos Tweet.
44:47 What are the best ways to network and meet other developers?
50:16 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.