Chapter
Optimizing Image Loading for Faster Uploads
26:57 - 31:51 (04:53)
The speaker discusses optimizing image loading by preparing the image on the server and iterating over fewer pixels. He also shares an example from his work on the Gmail team about the high likelihood of a user signing in after entering their email address.
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By choosing a smaller pixel size, a startup was able to iterate over fewer pixels and produce images in only three seconds, ultimately finding success through product market fit despite earlier shortcomings.
26:57 - 29:10 (02:13)
Summary
By choosing a smaller pixel size, a startup was able to iterate over fewer pixels and produce images in only three seconds, ultimately finding success through product market fit despite earlier shortcomings.
ChapterOptimizing Image Loading for Faster Uploads
Episode#243 – Kevin Systrom: Instagram
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The probability of a user signing in after entering only their email address is very high, which is why Gmail loads the login page early.
29:11 - 30:50 (01:39)
Summary
The probability of a user signing in after entering only their email address is very high, which is why Gmail loads the login page early. When it comes to uploading photos, it's beneficial to have the server prepare the photo in advance for faster uploading.
ChapterOptimizing Image Loading for Faster Uploads
Episode#243 – Kevin Systrom: Instagram
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the significance of latency in social media platforms and how it affects user experience, with examples from early versions of Facebook and current platforms like Spotify.
30:50 - 31:51 (01:00)
Summary
This podcast discusses the significance of latency in social media platforms and how it affects user experience, with examples from early versions of Facebook and current platforms like Spotify.