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In some use cases the company is paying for the encoding, but the client is doing the decoding. As long as the client can decode the handful of images on the p
by stusmall 3y ago
In some use cases the company is paying for the encoding, but the client is doing the decoding. As long as the client can decode the handful of images on the page fast enough for the human to not notice, its fine. Meanwhile any percentage improvement for encoding can save real money.
- JyrkiAlakuijala 3y agoCompanies and economies who optimize the cost of clients as if their own can see diffuse benefits from it. Even if they consider 0.01 % of that cost it can lead to better decisions. If that will make the website load faster or allow for more realistic product pictures, it can lead to faster growth or less returns etc.