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The Philosophy Behind Browser Design
23:47 - 27:41 (03:53)
The speaker discusses the philosophy behind preserving what works in browser design rather than trying to start from scratch, citing the principle of "worse is better" and the importance of preserving ATP metabolism.
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The concept of "worse is better" may not always be the best approach in design, but in some cases, trade-offs must be made to preserve what still works.
23:47 - 25:46 (01:59)
Design
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The concept of "worse is better" may not always be the best approach in design, but in some cases, trade-offs must be made to preserve what still works. This can result in design decisions that may not be ideal, but are necessary for the longevity of a product or system.
ChapterThe Philosophy Behind Browser Design
Episode#160 – Brendan Eich: JavaScript, Firefox, Mozilla, and Brave
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The evolution of web browsers from simple document viewers to programmable browsers like Netscape Navigator was driven by the need for more interactivity on the web with technologies like Scheme, HTML, tables, frames and fillers.
25:46 - 27:41 (01:54)
Web Browsers
Summary
The evolution of web browsers from simple document viewers to programmable browsers like Netscape Navigator was driven by the need for more interactivity on the web with technologies like Scheme, HTML, tables, frames and fillers.