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coinyesterday at 10:31 PM1 replyview on HN

Stepping back, it's pretty ridiculous that I need to download executable code, often bloated, solely to view read-only content. Just render the thing on the backend and send it to the client.


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FridgeSealyesterday at 11:20 PM

But the web-dev-hype people told me that JS-heavy SPA’s (and associated designs) were faster and better for the user!

I didn’t bother validating this, but I’m sure they wouldn’t lie or misinterpret!!

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