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From what I can see it has an extremely bloated DOM. It's also the case that it will keep entire subreddits in memory as you browse around, that's why you can g

From what I can see it has an extremely bloated DOM. It's also the case that it will keep entire subreddits in memory as you browse around, that's why you can go back to a sub you've looked at an hour ago and see the same content so long as you don't refresh. Dunno what impact that has on performance, but it's something to note.

bigDinosaur 5y ago
Reddit seems to have a knack for using technology for its worst. Terrible search, abysmal video, atrocious JS, horrific UI on web mobile...
- can16358p 5y ago
  Agree with desktop parts. But I think horrific UI on desktop is on purpose to drive people into the app for "a better user experience". Mobile apps do provide better experiences in most cases for sure, of course, but crippling web-based one on purpose is a dark pattern IMO.
  - bigDinosaur 5y ago
    Imagine being a developer and being told, at least implicitly, that you should intentionally degrade the web product. How sad a job that would be.
    - can16358p 5y ago
      While not sure about Reddit, I'm sure some are doing it to channel their users to "better" platforms. Yeah, I'd never work on such a thing unless I'm desperate about money immediately, it would be sad but it's also sad for me to think that somewhere, someone is probably tasked with it.
- Forgeties79 5y ago
  It’s hard to believe it used to be worse right?