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It's nice to see app size and network speed talked about seriously. The size of some Android apps is astounding (looking at you Facebook) and the lack of consid
by 076ae80a-3c97-4 8y ago
It's nice to see app size and network speed talked about seriously. The size of some Android apps is astounding (looking at you Facebook) and the lack of consideration for those in rural areas when designing APIs can be remarkable.
- Gys 8y agoFacebook is clearly a very pragmatic company. If ppl do not complain, then why spend time optimizing the file size. Its a basic rule for startups as well: do not spend time or money on solving problems you do not (yet) have. I think only we developers are aware of this. Not the general public ?
- gingerjoos 8y agoFacebook has a lite app as well (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.lite https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.l...)
- mikeash 8y agoI think it’s particularly important for Uber because their typical first-time user has an immediate need and is away from home. If the app takes too long to download over cellular data or random airport WiFi then they’ve likely lost a customer to the competition.
- ummonk 8y agoIs Facebook Lite too big or slow as well for you?