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The API Is Dead. Long Live the Protocol!

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Explore a thought-provoking conference talk from JSConf EU 2013 that challenges the current state of API-driven development. Delve into the evolution of successful applications, from email servers built on open protocols in 1993 to web servers in 2003, and contrast them with the limitations of modern API-centric approaches. Examine the drawbacks of usage limits and potential shutdowns associated with API-dependent applications. Investigate alternative approaches that harness the power of protocols, addressing issues such as client-server synchronization, privacy concerns, and personal cloud projects. Gain insights into potential solutions for building more robust, distributed, and user-empowering applications in the modern era.

Syllabus

Intro
your client
let me count the brokenness
addressing
discovering the API
fast server resync
fast client resync
We still believe in privacy
personal cloud related projects

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