A New Kind of Abstraction
summary
Argues that abstractions are not just layers but abstractions as a spectrum determined by where code runs, with concrete examples: Node vs Deno vs browser, web-to-native via Ionic, and language escape hatches like Python/C or canvas fallbacks. Claims moving code from web to native is generally easier than native to web, warns about increased bundle size and runtime limits, and recommends picking libraries by the platforms required and the escape hatch they actually provide.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Intro
- 1:30The Hierarchy
- 2:44The Escape Hatch
- 3:35The Spectrum
- 5:00CrossPlatform Development
- 6:20Conclusion
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