They Prefer the App

5 hours ago

The author prefers building websites over mobile apps, but feels like an outsider because many people now primarily use apps and have forgotten about websites.
Many apps, especially informational ones like those for schools, could be replaced by simple websites but instead restrict basic web features like copy-paste and link handling.
People often don't understand websites, viewing them as lightweight previews of apps, and services push apps to better track user data, as seen with platforms like LinkedIn or Facebook.
While the author and a small community prefer using progressive web apps, most users happily download large apps for tasks that websites can handle, making website enthusiasts a minority.

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