2 months 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.