Dev Tools · 3h ago
Developer converts Android app to webpage, questions app necessity
A developer transformed an Android app into a functional webpage, arguing many apps could be replaced by web versions. The project demonstrates that web technologies can replicate app features with less overhead. This highlights ongoing debates about app bloat versus web efficiency.
Meridian48 take
The exercise underscores a valid point about over-engineering, but ignores that apps often leverage device-specific APIs that web apps can't access.
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