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"Less code" implies less authored code, which may be a benefit of Svelte (is it? I haven't been able to use it much but it's on my radar) but doesn't necessaril
by dictum 7y ago
"Less code" implies less authored code, which may be a benefit of Svelte (is it? I haven't been able to use it much but it's on my radar) but doesn't necessarily map to its technical goals (less built code, less runtime processing).
(Quick example: the countless hello world projects that result in >100KB bundles)
- rich_harris 7y agoAuthoring less code is definitely an explicit goal: https://svelte.dev/blog/write-less-code https://svelte.dev/blog/write-less-code
- dictum 7y agoObligatory fanboy comment: it seems that every project you create moves web dev in a better direction, and you don't seem like a bad chap either!
- rich_harris 7y agoThank you, that means a lot!
- DonHopkins 7y agoYou're not just moving web dev in a better direction, but also fact and data based journalism and visualization! I first learned of Svelt and Rollup (and became your fan) when I asked how you made that great NYT article, The Follower Factory! I'm glad you've kept working on Svelt, and I can't wait to see what you do next. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/27/technology/social-media-bots.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/27/technology/so... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16247571 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16247571
- DonHopkins 7y agoRyan Tomayko would agree that's a noble goal! http://lesscode.org/ http://lesscode.org/