Apps are getting slower and larger without a corresponding increase in value. There are optimization opportunities in modern apps, but the market focus on features and the expectation of free software hinder developers from prioritizing speed, reliability, and smaller app sizes. Software engineers have the power to improve the situation but face challenges in changing the industry's incentives. However, there are reasons to be hopeful for the future, including new technologies and a growing awareness of the cost of software.
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Speed is a feature, reliability is nothingConsumer software is undervaluedDevelopers don’t realize the power they haveWill it get better?Sort: