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I'm fully on board with pretty much every point mentioned here. Web apps are required to be dynamic but can often be optimised with some of the techniques described. Making use of caching, minification, removing dependencies and regular audits are all very useful things to consider no matter the size of the project.

Posted 28th Jan 2021 @ 12:51

Posted 26th Jan 2021 @ 09:18

I had no idea of the story behind Gumroad and how it had scaled up from, and then back down to, a single person. Not a structure that would fit many companies but it sounds like the perfect balance of staff: Work as much (or as little) as you need to and you're compensated accordingly.

Posted 25th Jan 2021 @ 11:29

Posted 24th Jan 2021 @ 11:00

I continue to be surprised by this news, I'm convinced Apple Stores being closed is the driver behind it all. If you're worried it might be too small, why risk it? If you were able to go to a store and try them side by side, I think it would have been an absolute hit. Other than battery life (still pretty good), there's no difference between the non-Pro models.

We have a iPhone 12 Mini in the house and it's just a wonderful size, reachable with a single hand in most cases. The camera is brilliant, it's snappy, it's just a great phone.

We spent a lot of time debating on which size phone to buy. It was replacing an iPhone 7, so we had that alongside an iPhone 8 Plus and an iPhone 5 to compare it to. We had a really good idea of it's size and we have no regrets.

Posted 22nd Jan 2021 @ 15:04

Almost a year in to this being a world-wide issue, the adults are here and taking a far more sensible approach to tackling the Coronavirus pandemic. It's so satisfying to see, on this issue alone. I hope the UK follows their lead and starts to take it all more seriously. Herd immunity isn't working and neither is the viscous lockdown and cycle. Mandating masks is almost a year overdue in this country.

@Femi_Sorry made a very good point about mental health this morning. It might take us some time to get back to and even be able to enjoy normality. I'm not even thinking about going abroad or letting the kids loose in a playground in 2021.

Then there's the potential return to busy office environments, cinemas, shops and anywhere else people gather. We might not want to be near people from outside our 'bubbles' for a while.

If you don't already, follow @devisridhar for a common sense and the realistic (with a bit of positivity thrown in) stance on how things are going.

Posted 22nd Jan 2021 @ 13:26

I know we can all breathe a little easier with a grown up in charge of America again, but this Twitter thread just brought me a lot of joy.

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Posted 13th Jan 2021 @ 22:31

I saw the thumbnail, and instantly thought of The Goonies. That's exactly what this looks like, a modern take on one of my favourite movies of all time! It's set in Hawaii too, so I'll be watching as soon as it's out!

Posted 10th Jan 2021 @ 20:04